"Avriacus Princip.", Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: France
Period: 1609 (published)
Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.7 x 3.2 inches
11.9 x 8.1 cm
Miniature map covering the Rhone River valley including Avignon and Orange and the famous wine region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The tiny map is decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand 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.
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Condition: A
Original color with slight oxidation and some soil in margins.
