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Auction 175, Lot 402

"Namurcum Comitatus", Guicciardini, Lodovico

Subject: Southern Belgium

Period: 1612 (published)

Publication: Description de Touts les Pais-Bas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 9.2 inches
31.2 x 23.4 cm
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Luigi (Lodovico) Guicciardini first published his work on the Low Countries in 1567 with Italian text, and was subsequently reprinted in German, Latin, French and Dutch several times over the next 100 years. Several different versions of maps were included in the various editions. This beautifully engraved map centers on Namur and extends to include Fontaine, Dinant, Hannuy, and Huy. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius and published by Blaeu.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.GUIC-3a #82.

Condition: A

On a watermarked sheet with a few minor spots and marginal toning.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Unsold

Closed on 11/13/2019

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