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Colorful and Decorative Miniature Map of India, Ceylon by Bertius 1616

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Old 17th century miniature antique map of India - Ceylon from the 1616 edition of Jadocus Hondius Atlas by Petrus Bertius. Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring. Cartographer: Petrus Bertius ( 1565 - 1629) Bertius was also connected by marriage to Jodocus Hondius and Pieter van den Keere, his brothers-in-law and both cartographers. Publisher: Jodocus Hondius, Amsterdam, also named Judocus Hondius and his Dutch name: Joost de Hondt a Flemish cartographer , active in London and Amsterdam, and best known as the publisher of the atlases from Gerardus Mercator. After Jadocus death, the widow with her seven children continued publishing the atlases under the name of Jodocus Hondius till 1620. Origin: Delineatio freti Vaigats. 1616 Amsterdam Jodicus Hondius II. Sheet app.: 7.5 x 5 inches. 19 x 12 cm. Condition: Early 17th century engraving in very good condition, Latin text verso: On verso text in Latin with title: Descriptio Regni Malabar.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1616
  • Condition:
    Good condition, Latin text verso: Descriptio Regni Malabar. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGSH-0061stDibs: LU3054328585542
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