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Auction 114, Lot 448

"Westfalia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: Germany

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: L'Epitome du Theatre de L'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.3 inches
12.2 x 8.4 cm
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Miniature map centered on Munster and oriented with north at right. Includes the cities of Oldenburg, Wiedenbruck, Hamm, and Vreden. Strapwork title and scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B

Original color with slight oxidation. Paper is still sound.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $40

Closed on 3/1/2006

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