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Auction 128, Lot 10

"De Bello Belgico Decas Prima Famian Stradae Rom. Soc. Iesu Edition III", Strada, Famiamo, S.J.

Subject: Title Pages, Netherlands and Belgium

Period: 1640 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.8 x 5.7 inches
9.7 x 14.5 cm
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Among the most interesting decorative works of cartography is a series of arresting maps showing the Netherlands and Belgium in the shape of a lion. This wonderful, miniature version of the Leo Belgicus is based on the original 1583 Aitsinger form with the lion standing facing right with the right paw raised and holding a shield. The De Bello Belgico, written by Famianus Strada, a Jesuit and teacher at the Collegium Romanum in Rome, was a pro-Spanish and pro-Catholic book on the Dutch war of independence.

References: Tooley (MCC-7) #18.

Condition: A

Estimate: $900 - $1,000

Sold for: $800

Closed on 5/20/2009

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