South-East Europe · 17th century
€ 350
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
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.
