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Auction 131, Lot 564
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"Artois - Atrebatum Regionis Vera Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: France

Period: 1581 (published)

Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.2 x 14.8 inches
48.8 x 37.6 cm
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This is Ortelius' first map of Artois from Jacques Surhon's manuscript of 1554, which was not published for security reasons. Ortelius obtained the right to use it when Antwerp was independent for a short time. The map is beautifully engraved with rivers, forests, cities and villages, and richly embellished with two strapwork cartouches and a sailing ship.

References: Van den Broecke #72.

Condition: A

There is a minor crease to the right of the centerfold, else fine.

Estimate: $220 - $300

Sold for: $210

Closed on 3/17/2010

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