Description: Abraham Ortelius (Belgian 1527-1598)
Typus Orbis Terrarum from
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Engraved map by Frans Hogenberg (Flemish 1540-1590), with later hand-coloring, 17th century, published Antwerp, Gilles Coppens de Diest, 1570; with center fold mark, scattered staining and creases especially to the margins. Framed.*
Sight size: 350 x 508 mm (13-3/4 x 20 in)Property from the Fred and Alice Goldsmith Irrevocable Trust
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