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Auction 121, Lot 507

"Namurcum", Ortelius/Coignet

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Subject: Belgium

Period: 1601 (circa)

Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.3 inches
12.2 x 8.4 cm
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Lovely miniature map of the southeast part of Belgium. Namur is at the center of the map and Liege is in the upper right corner. The map is adorned with a nice strapwork title cartouche. 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. Italian text on verso.

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

Condition: A

Light marginal toning and a couple of small chips in the bottom margin, still fine.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $40

Closed on 9/26/2007

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