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Auction 127, Lot 515

"Aniou", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: France

Period: 1612 (published)

Publication: Compendio dal Theatro

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.4 inches
12.2 x 8.6 cm
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Delightful miniature map of the Anjou region, centered on Angiers and the Loire River valley. It is embellished 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. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published in Antwerp by Plantin Press. Italian text on verso.

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

Condition: A

Minor damp stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 2/25/2009

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