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Auction 111, Lot 514

"Corfu", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: Greece

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.6 x 3.2 inches
11.7 x 8.1 cm
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Miniature map of this important Greek island 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.

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

Condition: A

Original color with slight oxidation. Show through of text in blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/8/2005

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