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Auction 124, Lot 400
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"Europam sive Celticam Veterem. Sic Describere Conabar Abrahamus Ortelius", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Europe

Period: 1670 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 13.8 inches
45.7 x 35.1 cm
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This splendid map of Celtic Europe is based on the Ortelius map of the same title. The title cartouche (which names Ortelius) is surmounted by a figure of Europa with flags, banners, and a cornucopia. Several little cherubs cavorting with sea creatures surround the distance cartouche. The land is fully engraved with forests, mountains and rivers, and there are several ancient tribal and place names. A beautiful example of fine Dutch cartography engraved by Everard Symonsz Hamersveldt.

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Condition: A

Fine impression with a couple of insignificant rust stains.

Estimate: $600 - $800

Sold for: $700

Closed on 5/7/2008

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