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Abraham Ortelius

Belgian Map Of Florida And The Caribbean

Christopher Plantin

1598

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Description

A well-preserved example of Ortelius' map of South Florida and the Caribbean, along with a regional map of western Mexico, taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l'Univers.

  • Abraham Ortelius (Belgian).
  • Hispaniolae, Cvbae Aliarvmqve Insvla Rvm Circvmiacientivm Delineatio, from Theatre de l'Univers.
  • Antwerp: Christopher Plantin for the author, 1598.
  • Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-coloring.
  • Enriched with decorative cartouches and ships.
  • French text on verso.
  • This work is presented unframed.

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Center fold as issued.

Minor signs of age and handling.

Dimensions

Height: 16.46 inches / 41.8 cm
Width: 21.18 inches / 53.8 cm

Language

French

Subject

Maps and Atlases, Travel and Exploration, History, Maps

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