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Auction 193, Lot 62

"De Bello Belgico Decas I. Famiani Stradae Rom. Soc. Iesu", Strada, Famiamo, S.J.

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Low Countries, Title Pages

Period: 1649 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.8 x 6.3 inches
9.7 x 16 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. This version is beautifully engraved with a stippled sea filled with ships, a sea monster and a compass rose. 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. Published in Antwerp by Joannis Cnobbari.

References: Tooley (MCC-7) #26.

Condition: A

Lightly toned.

Estimate: $750 - $900

Sold for: $550

Closed on 6/21/2023

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