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Matched set of 5 antique maps by A. Ortelius: the World and 5 Continents 1579

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Typus Orbis Terrarum [in set with] Europae [and] Asiae Nova Descriptio [and] Africae Tabula Nova [and] Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio.

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Category:  Antique maps > World and Polar

Matched set of 5 antique maps by A. Ortelius: the World and 5 Continents

Date of the first edition: 1570
Date of this map: 1579

Copper engraving
Size of each map: 34-37.5 x 46.5-50.5cm (13.3 x 19.3 inches)
Verso text: Latin
Condition: Contemporary old coloured, a few small marginal tears skillfully repaired, right bottom corner of America map reinstated.
Condition Rating: B+
References: Van der Krogt 3, 0001:31A, 1000:31A, 8000:31A, 8600:31, 9000:31B; Van den Broecke, 1, 4, 6, 8, 9;

From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Antwerp, Chr. Plantin, 1579. (Van der Krogt 3, 31:021)

References: Van der Krogt 3 - 0001:31A, 1000:31A, 8000:31A, 8600:31, 9000:31B; Van den Broecke - 1, 4, 6, 8, 9