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Auction 120, Lot 734
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"Iaponia Insula", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: Japan

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: Breve compendio dal theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.3 inches
12.2 x 8.4 cm
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Charming miniature map of Japan based on Ortelius' seminal map from early Portuguese sources. Title is in block-style cartouche. It 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: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Walter OAG-9.

Condition: B

Couple of minor spots, else very good.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $375

Closed on 7/18/2007

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