''NAMUR'' Amsterdam: Petrus Bertius, c. 1616. Fine engraved map with original hand-coloring from Bertius’ miniature atlas: Caert Thresoor (Tabularum Geographicarum). Verso: French. (Image: 3 3/4 x 5 1/4’’)
This very early 17th century map details Namur in Belgium (south of Bruxelles). Topographical features are shown, and major cities (including Namur and Nivelles), and waterways are located.
''Petrus Bertius (1565-1629) was brother-in-law to both Jodocus Hondius & Peter van den Keere with whom he worked in close contact. He is principally known for his miniature atlas Caert Thresoor, & Geographia Veteris.'' (Tooley: Mapping of America, p. 299)
Shipped in archival 8 x 10'' mat
