Antique Map
ARTESIA
by Petrus Bertius
Published Amsterdam 1618 in;
"Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Septem"
An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of the Artois (Artesia) region of North Eastern France by Petrus Bertius.
The title is displayed in a strapwork cartouche with the further title of "Descriptio Comit. Artesiae in Gall. Belg." in the upper margin.
Centred on Bethune and covering Dieppe, Boulogne, Etaples, Arras, Lens, Douai, St. Omer, Calais etc.
A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text to verso.
Fine unmarked condition, free of repairs or restoration. It would be difficult to find a better example.
Approx. 5" x 3.5" (120mm x 85mm) 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 PRINTS
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