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Descriptio Insularum Canariarum / Insulae Canariae ol: Fortunatae [The Canary Islands or "the Fortunate Isles"]. Drawn by Petrus Bertius, from his Latin edition of Barent Langenes' Caert Thresoor. Published 1603. Antique copperplate map. Size 11 x 17 cm | 4.0 x 6.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. There is text printed on the reverse side. Tags: Canary Islands, Canary Islands + Bertius, Canary Islands + Bertius + Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum, Canary Islands + Bertius Petrus, Canary Islands + Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum, The Canary Islands
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Insulae Canariae ol: Fortunatae by Bertius / Langenes. Canary Islands 1603 map
Estimate $350-$400
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