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Auction 99, Lot 362

"Belgii Veteris Typus. Ex Conatibus Geographicis Abrahami Ortelij", Hondius

Subject: Belgium and The Netherlands

Period: 1638 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 15 inches
48.3 x 38.1 cm
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A fine map of the Low Countries in classical times based on the map of Ortelius. Petrus Kaerius engraved this map. It is decorated with a fine title cartouche, a strapwork distance scale and a compass rose. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 6/12/2002

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