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Descriptio Inss. Capitis Viridis / Insulae Capitis Viridis [The Cape Verde Islands]. 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. There is text printed on the reverse side. Tags: Cape Verde, Cape Verde + Bertius, Cape Verde + Bertius + Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum, Cape Verde + Bertius Petrus, Cape Verde + Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum
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Insulae Capitis Viridis by Bertius / Langenes. The Cape Verde Islands 1603 map
Estimate $150-$200
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