Catalog Archive
Auction 111, Lot 674

"Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius/Coignet

1 of 2

Subject: Africa - Northern

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.7 x 3.2 inches
11.9 x 8.1 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings decorated with a ship and strapwork title cartouche. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. It 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.

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

Condition: A

Nice original color with light foxing in blank margins.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $110

Closed on 6/8/2005

Archived