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Auction 161, Lot 635

"Candia olim Creta", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: Crete

Period: 1601 (published)

Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.7 x 3.4 inches
11.9 x 8.6 cm
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Appealing miniature map of the island showing several place names and the mythological Labryinthus where the Minotaur was confined. 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 Jan van Keerbergen. Latin text on verso. This example erroneously has the title Sicilia printed above the map.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7900:333.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean, bright sheet with a professionally repaired chip at top right, not affecting image.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/8/2017

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