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1598 Ortelius Map of the Low Countries -- Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris
1598 Ortelius Map of the Low Countries -- Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris
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  • Title: 1598 Ortelius Map of the Low Countries -- Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris
  • Cartographer: A Ortelius
  • Year / Place: 1598, Antwerp
  • Map Dimension (in.): 15 X 20.1 in.

    This is superbly decorated double-page map shows mostly today's Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, but extend to Paris and Cologne. It is presented in an oval strapwork border with the cardinal directions enclosed in roundels in the corners. North is to the right. The map is filled with detail of the rivers, villages and towns, forest and marshes. The towns and cities shown include Paris, Amyems (Amiens), Duynkerke (Dunkirk), Brugge(s), Gendt, Antwerp(en), Rotterdam, Ha(u)ge, Delft, Ley(i)den, Amsterdam, Coelen (Cologne), Dover, etc. Cherubs hold the title cartouche aloft with ships and a sea monster embellishing the North Sea. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world. French text on verso.

    Reserve: $500.00

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  • Condition
    Very Good - excellent. On thicker watermarked laid paper. Slight marginal soiling. Issued centerfold. Hand-color.
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    1598 Ortelius Map of the Low Countries -- Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris

    Estimate $600 - $700
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    Starting Price $400
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