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Auction 128, Lot 596
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"Franciae Insula", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.4 inches
12.2 x 8.6 cm
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Delightful little map of the area surrounding Paris, embellished with a strapwork cartouche. This map is from the third epitome of Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum, copied from Phillip Galle's final edition of 1598, but drawn and engraved by Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius, with wide borders, latitude and longitude shown. Latin text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87.

Condition: A+

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/20/2009

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