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Auction 161, Lot 638

"Sardinia", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: Sardinia

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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Attractive miniature map of Sardinia with north oriented to the left, extending to show a bit of Corsica as well. 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.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7530:333.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean, bright sheet with a professionally repaired chip at top right, just outside of map image.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/8/2017

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