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Auction 127, Lot 511

"Gallia", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 3.3 inches
12.7 x 8.4 cm
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Fine miniature map of France with major rivers and cities named. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. 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. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $95 - $130

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/25/2009

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