Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus. (Netherlands and Belgium).

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ARTIST: Abraham Ortelius
PUBLISHER: Published by Abraham Ortelius, Antwerp.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1584, (1592).
EDITION SIZE: Image 14 13/16 x 19 7/16" (377 x 494 mm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: Ortelius is the best known for producing the atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, or Atlas of the whole world". The atlas was immensely popular and was produced for over forty years. From a 1592 Latin text edition. Ortelius based this map on a manuscript by Jan van Schille. <br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO: A nice strong impression.
CONDITION: Good condition. Black & white.
REFERENCE: van den Broecke #64.
CATEGORIES: Maps

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