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Auction 118, Lot 612

"Blesiense Territorium", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: France

Period: 1601 (circa)

Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.6 x 3.3 inches
11.7 x 8.4 cm
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Delightful miniature map of the Loire River valley including Blois and Orleans. The map is oriented with east at top, and Chartres Cathedral is noted at the upper left corner. Embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and scale of arms. 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. Italian text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87.

Condition: B

Light marginal toning and a printer's error in title.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $60

Closed on 3/6/2007

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