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Abraham Ortelius

Belgian Map of the East Indies

Christopher Plantin

1598

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Description

Ortelius’ map of the East Indies, taken from the fifth, final and most complete French edition of Theatre de l’Univers.

  • Abraham Ortelius (Belgian, 1527-1598).
  • Indiae Orientalis Insvlarvmqve Adiacienti Vm Ty Pvs, from Theatre de l’Univers.
  • Antwerp: Christopher Plantin for the author, 1598.
  • Enriched with decorative cartouches, marine monsters and ships.
  • Cartouche for title.
  • French text on verso.
  • Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-coloring.
  • This work is presented unframed.

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Center fold as issued.

Dimensions

Height: 16.46 inches / 41.8 cm
Width: 21.26 inches / 54 cm

Language

Latin, French

Subject

Maps and Atlases, Travel and Exploration, History, Asia, Maps

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