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Auction 117, Lot 467

"Livoniae nova descriptio Ioanne Portantio auctore", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: Baltic

Period: 1588 (published)

Publication: Epitome du Theatre du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm
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This handsome miniature map of the Baltic region is embellished with a sailing ship and a sea monster. French text on verso.

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Condition: B

Original color with slight oxidation of green, reinforced with light Japanese tissue on verso.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/6/2006

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