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Netherlands Title: Descriptio Germaniae Inferioris. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham. Published: Antwerpen Date: 1572/73 Size: [38,2 x 50,7 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Original copper engraving, published around 1572-73 in Antwerpen in the atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline, when published, a colored title cartouche in the upper centre. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with ships in the North Sea. A highly decorative 16th century map of the Netherlands. Notes: In excellent condition. The lower margin trimmed to the engraved border of the map. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 58. German text edition #14.1 Price: /
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