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"Gallia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: Breve compendio dal theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:

5 x 3.3 inches
12.7 x 8.4 cm

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Fine miniature map of France with major rivers and cities named. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. Italian text on verso.

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Condition: A

Light damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 12/6/2006

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"Gallia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: Breve compendio dal theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:

5 x 3.3 inches
12.7 x 8.4 cm

Fine miniature map of France with major rivers and cities named. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. Italian text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Light damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 12/6/2006

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"Gallia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: Breve compendio dal theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:

5 x 3.3 inches12.7 x 8.4 cm

Fine miniature map of France with major rivers and cities named. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. Italian text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Light damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 12/6/2006

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5 x 3.3 inches
12.7 x 8.4 cm