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Petrus Bertius (1565-1629), Map of Germany

Sold for €40 at Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg on Nov 11, 2023.

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colored copper engraved map on paper, 17th century, inscribed "Germania" above the depiction and at the top left in the title cartouche, mile indicator at the bottom left, Latin text on the reverse for "Germania Inferior", map of Germany with adjacent areas, age-appropriate condition, browned, tear top center, crease top left, hole with browned edges center left, image 8.5 x 11.5 cm (HxW), passe-partout, overall dimensions 20.5 x 23.5 cm (HxW) German Description Petrus Bertius, Karte von Deutschland flämischer Universalgelehrter, Kartograf, Kosmograf und Mathematiker am Hof Ludwig XIII. (1565 Beveren - 1629 Paris), kolorierte Kupferstichkarte/Papier, 17. Jh., über der Darstellung und oben links in der Titelkartusche bezeichnet "Germania", unten links Meilenzeiger, Verso lateinischer Text zu "Germania Inferior", Landkarte von Deutschland mit angrenzenden Gebieten, altersgemäßer Zustand, gebräunt, Riss oben mittig, Knickspur oben links, Löchlein mit gebräunten Rändern mittig links, Darstellung 8,5 x 11,5 cm (HxB), Passepartout, Gesamtmaß 20,5 x 23,5 cm (HxB)

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