Ortelius, Abraham

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 GBP

Sold

43,750 GBP

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Description

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1579
Paper

First Latin edition printed by Plantin, 3 parts in one volume, folio (460 x 295mm.), engraved architectural title, engraved portrait of Ortelius, "Catalogus auctorum" with 120 names, 93 hand-coloured double-page engraved maps (52-56 bound out of order), later binding re-using panels from different period calf bindings, each cover with gilt and corner pieces, housed in custom clamshell box, browning and spotting, title remargined, some restoration

Literature

Koeman III, Ort 15A; Van der Krogt 31:021