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Original miniature map by
Abraham Ortelius of Gallia (France). This is an
example of the small format maps published by Ortelius based on his Theatrum
Orbis Terrarum, which were produced between 1576 and 1697. The original
map had French
text on the reverse. The size of this small map was 3x4.2 inches. It is
colored by hand.
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Life in France
