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A fine miniature map showing Abruzzo from “Epitome du Theatre” by Abraham Ortelius published in Antwerp in 1598 with french text on verso. The engraver was P. Galle. [cod.298/15]

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A fine miniature map showing Abruzzo from “Epitome du Theatre” by Abraham Ortelius published in Antwerp in 1598 with french text on verso. The engraver was P. Galle. [cod.298/15]

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    Aprutium

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