From Lindisfarne Prints, Shrewsbury, SHROP, United Kingdom
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AbeBooks Seller since August 29, 2017
About this Item
Antique Map LIONNOISby Petrus BertiusPublished Amsterdam 1618 in "Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Septem."An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of the Lyonnais area of France by Petrus Bertius.Covers Lyon, Vienne, Valence, St.Etienne, Roanne, Villefranche sur Saone, Chazelles sur Lyon etc.The title is displayed in a strapwork cartouche with the further title of Descriptio Gallae Lugdunensis in the upper margin.A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text to verso. Fine condition other than some light patchy toning, free of repairs or restoration. An excellent example of this scarce map.Approx. 5" x 4" (140mm x 90mm) map area only, with full margins beyond. Petrus Bertius 1565 -1629 Also known Pieter or Peter Bertius of Flemish birth he was educated at Leiden University and was a theologian, historian and mathematician of some standing, but is remembered chiefly for his cartographic works.His brothers in law Joducus Hondius and Pieter Van Den Keere were also highly successful cartographers and engraved many of the maps for the Tabularum Geographicum Contractarum. A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED ALMOST 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSWe do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind. T2F916. Seller Inventory # 17660
Bibliographic Details
Title: Antique Map LYONNAIS, LYON, ROANNE, ...
Binding: No Binding
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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