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Auction 107, Lot 302
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"Britannicarum Insularum Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Britain

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6 inches
20.3 x 15.2 cm
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This is a reduced version of Jansson's historical map of the British Isles after Abraham Ortelius and engraved by Petus Kaerius. North is oriented to the right. Hadrian's wall stands as a major feature. The map is embellished with a large title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $170

Closed on 6/9/2004

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