1616 Bertius Map - Descriptio Arcis Brittaniae in Hollandia Petrus Bertius was a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University in Holland but is known for his miniature world atlas 'Tabularum geographicarum contractarum' which contained two different sets of maps. The first in 1598 to 1606 was engraved by Pieter Van den Keere with some by Joducus Hondius while the second group in 1616 was by Hondius alone. Described as "the most numerous and finest set of miniature maps ever printed" by Geoffrey King (Miniature Antique Maps), pp. 96 - 97, the maps engraved by Jodocus Hondius Jnr for the second Latin edition of 'Tabularum geographicarum contractarum..' are much sought after by collectors. This map is from that set. This map of the fortress of Brittenburgum supposedly showed the evidence of settlement by ancient Britons and Romans near the mouth of the old Rhine river near Catwyk in Holland. This elaborate plan would appear to be fiction since no modern evidence has been found for such a settlement. Nonetheless this is a splendid map and a worthy addition to any collection of such fallacies. The map measures 5" by 3.5", has wash hand colouring, and is in very good condition with some textual showthrough. The map is guaranteed to be over 400 years old. ShippingUnited States - Regular airmail $5.00US. Tracked airmail (optional) is an additional US$12.00 for a total of US$17.00. Canada - $3.00US for regular mail, $9.00US for registered mail. Canadian customers please add GST or HST where applicable. Rest of the world - Regular air mail $8.00US. Registered/insured airmail (optional) is is an additional US$15.00 for a total of US$23.00. Terms and Conditions Please note - We can only take responsibility for delivery if the optional registration/insurance is added. Regular airmail is usually very safe and reliable, but items sent by regular airmail are at the buyers risk - regular airmail provides no tracking number, no proof of shipping or delivery, and no insurance in case of loss or damage. Please note - Mailing from Canada to the United States and all other international destinations can sometimes take over three weeks for delivery. We will combine shipment of multiple purchases - several items can be shipped together for one shipping cost.Payment Options We accept Paypal.
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