Early, Rare and Small Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving of Greece, ca. 1602

Reference
BG-13105
Date
1602
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
13.0 x 16.5 cm (5.1 x 6.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 350

Attractive minature map of Greece or 'Graecia"

Maker/Publisher: A. Ortelius/A. en F. Arsenius / M Coignet / J. van Keerbergen - 1601-1620

With a simple title cartouche. Over the frame it reads 'Grece' and page nr 89. Verso French text. The accompanying text is by Michael Coignet. The map is engraved by brothers Ambrosius and Ferdinand Arsenius (Aertsen). Published in 'L'Epitome du théatre de l 'univers' published by Johannes van Keerbergen in Antwerp in 1602.

Dimensions: map 8.5 x 11.6 cm - page: approx. 13 x 16.5 cm.

Condition: very good. Powerful print. Nice hand-colouration. Minor signs of use on the margins, outside the image.

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