Abraham Ortelius
Belgian Map Of Mexico
Christopher Plantin
1598
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A map of Mexico by Abraham Ortelius.
- Abraham Ortelius (Belgian).
- Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Re Cens Et Ve Ra Descrip Tio, 1579, from Theatre De L’univers.
- Antwerp: Christopher Plantin for the author, 1598.
- Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-coloring.
- Cartouches for titles and disclaimer.
- French text on verso.
- This work is presented matted.
Well-preserved example of Ortelius’ map of Mexico, taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l’Univers. Enriched with decorative cartouches, ships, and a mythical sea with islands in the northwest.
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Very GoodCenter fold as issued.
Minor signs of age and handling.
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