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Auction 120, Lot 520

"Britannia", Ortelius/Galle

Subject: France

Period: 1588 (published)

Publication: Epitome du theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 3 inches
10.9 x 7.6 cm
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Charming miniature map of Brittany embellished with a stipple engraved sea, showing the surrounding region from Granville to the mouth of the Loire River. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd Ed. ) pp. 60-61.

Condition: A

Lightly toned with nice old color.

Estimate: $130 - $160

Sold for: $100

Closed on 7/18/2007

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