Antique Map FRANCE CALAIS BOULOGNE ETAPLES Petrus Bertius Original 1606

Description: Antique MapCALETENSIUM ET BONONIESIUM DEF. by Petrus Bertius Published Amsterdam 1606 by Cornelium Nicolai, in; "Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Quinque" An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of Northern France by Petrus Bertius. The title is displayed in a strapwork cartouche. Covers the area around Calais, Boulogne, Etaples etc. The map is orientated with east upwards. A fine map enhanced with attractive later hand colouring. A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text to verso. Fine unmarked condition, free of repairs or restoration. 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 OVER 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS We do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind. T75414

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