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Auction 192, Lot 396

"Britannicarum Insularum Typus", Cluver/Jansson

Subject: Britain

Period: 1661 (published)

Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographiam

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 6.2 inches
20.3 x 15.7 cm
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This is a reduced version of Jansson's historical map of the British Isles after Abraham Ortelius and engraved by Petrus Kaerius. North is oriented to the right. Hadrian's wall stands as a major feature. The map is embellished with a large title cartouche.

References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #10.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a watermarked sheet with a light dampstain at top left.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/26/2023

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