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Auction 91, Lot 240

"Belgii Veteris Typus ex Conatibus Geographicis Abraham Ortelii",

Subject: Belgium and The Netherlands

Period: 1642 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 15 inches
48.3 x 38.1 cm
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A fine map of this historic region with many ancient place names. The map is decorated with a fine title cartouche, a distance scale surrounded by cherubs, and three ships sailing in the North Sea, which is further embellished with a fine compass rose and rhumb lines. Lovely original color with some oxidation of the green color, resulting in a crack in the distance scale. Minor toning and light spots with a couple of short tears in margin.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $240

Closed on 6/14/2000

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