ARTIST: Abraham Ortelius
PUBLISHER: Published Antwerp.
MEDIUM: Copper engraving, original hand color,
DATE: 1570 (1579).
EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 3/8 x 18 1/8" (340 x 459 mm).
DESCRIPTION: First edition of two. Ortelius drew on multiple sources for his handsome continental map of Europe, including Gerard Mercator, Olaus Magnus and Gastaldi The map incorporates surrounding areas of north Africa and the Near East . At upper left is Greenland. From "Theatum Orbis Terrarum."
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition with original color, save centerfold repair and short repaired tear at lower right.
REFERENCE: van den Broecke #4.
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