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Auction 128, Lot 576
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"Habes hic Novam & Accuratissimam Descriptionem Tractus Illius Flandriae…", Mercator, Gerard

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1606 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 14.5 inches
52.1 x 36.8 cm
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Beautifully engraved, decorative chart of the region including Ostende, Brugge and Gent. A superb compass rose orients the map with north in the lower left corner. The map is filled with detail of the various fortifications, forests and two large uninhabited regions - Maldeghem Velt and Bulscamp Velt. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Faint toning in blank margins, else fine.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 5/20/2009

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