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Auction 119, Lot 518

"Zelandia", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1601 (published)

Publication: Epitome Theatri orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.2 inches
12.2 x 8.1 cm
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Finely engraved map showing the southwestern part of the Netherlands, Province of Zeeland. It is from the third epitome of Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum. The maps in this edition were copied from Phillip Galle's final edition of 1598 but were drawn and engraved by Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius with wide borders with latitude and longitude shown. Italian text on verso.

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Condition: A

Light damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 5/9/2007

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