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Auction 141, Lot 438
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"Descript Frisiae", Ortelius/Marchetti

Subject: Northern Netherlands

Period: 1598 (circa)

Publication: Theatro del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.1 x 2.8 inches
10.4 x 7.1 cm
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A charming miniature map of the Province of Friesland decorated with a tiny ship, a sea monster and a coat of arms. Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius' folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle's 1593 Italian edition. On a full sheet of Italian text (5 4 x 7.5").

References: King (2nd Edition) pp. 78-79.

Condition: A

Marginal soiling, a small chip in top left corner, and light show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/5/2012

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