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Auction 131, Lot 813
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"Iaponia Insula", Ortelius/Vrients

Subject: Japan

Period: 1602 (published)

Publication: L'Epitome du theatre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.3 inches
12.2 x 8.4 cm
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Charming miniature map of Japan based on Ortelius' seminal map from early Portuguese sources. Title is in block-style 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. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Walter OAG-9.

Condition: A

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 3/17/2010

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