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Auction 124, Lot 463

"Veromandui", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1601 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.2 x 3.5 inches
13.2 x 8.9 cm
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Appealing miniature map of the old region of Vermandois in northwestern France, now included in the departments of Aisne and Somme. It is oriented with east at the top, and is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. French text on verso.

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Condition: A

Light marginal soil with binding strap attached at top.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $30

Closed on 5/7/2008

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