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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 111 - closed 6/8/2005

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Lot #345: "Septentrionales Reg." Ortelius/Coignet

Antique map chart Septentrionales Reg
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Estimate:
$200.00 - $250.00
Sold for: $275.00

Lot 345
By: Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: North Atlantic and Arctic
Date: 1609

Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum

Condition: A
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Color: hand color

Size: 4.6 x 3.1 inches
11.7 x 7.9 cm

Handsome miniature map based on Ortelius' important map of the Arctic regions with the mythical islands of Drogeo and Frieslant. It was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Gerdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan B. Vrients. Latin text on verso.

Original color with slight oxidation. Minor stains and soil in blank margins.


Ref: King (1st) pp. 74-75.

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