Belgium, Henegouwen; J. Bussemacher / Matthias Quad, J.S. Montano - Nobilis Hannonie Comitatus Desc

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Full title in a box top left, with imprint: 'Nobilis Hannonie Comitat Descriptio Auctore Iacobo Surhonio Montano. Colony Formulas Iani Bussemechrs. Anno thigh 1596'.
Top right a portrait of Philips II, Duke of Brabant, Count of Henegouwen.

Excellent condition, full page 26 x 34.7 cm. with wide margins, centrefold as issued, not coloured, verso description of 'Hannonia' in Latin. 67487787 Read more