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

€ 350

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1602
Sheet size: 13 × 16.5 cm (5.1 × 6.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13105

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

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.