World by Ortelius
Minor expert restoration on lower left.
Dimensions: 16x21"
$7000
One of the most famous and iconic world maps
From the world first modern atlas, 1587-1612 German edition by Abraham Oretlius, one of the most well known map makers in history
Published in the Theatrum orbis Terrarium fist published in 1570, Antrep
The most expensive book ever published in any subject up to this point and still a major success
Original hand color, copperplate engraved
Based on his friend Morcator's celebrated and influential world map of 1569
Oretlius credits him among others, the first time such source siting was ever done in map production
The massive southern continent is shown based on myth and conjecture
The North American continent is shown larger and more westward at this point in map making. In the oceans can be seen sea monsters, a ship and a flying fish
Minor restoration on margins expertly done
3850 COPIES OF THIS MAP PRODUCED BETWEEN 1587-1612
ESTIMATED 395 IN ATLAS INTACT
ESTIMATED 556 LOOSE EXAMPLES KNOWN
14.4% SURVIVAL SALE
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
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