Attractive miniature map of Liege area centered on Huy. From “Epitome du Theatre” by A. Ortelius published in Antwerp in 1598 with french text on verso.
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Attractive miniature map of Liege area centered on Huy. From “Epitome du Theatre” by A. Ortelius published in Antwerp in 1598 with french text on verso.
- Author: ORTELIUS Abraham
- Year: 1598
- Dimension: 75 x 105 mm
- Place of publication: Antwerp
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