Ortelius World Map
Ortelius, Abraham (1527–1598).
Typus Orbis Terrarum.
Engraved map with original hand color in full.
Antwerp: 1588 (Plate 2, State 2 with Spanish text).
15 1/4” x 21 3/8” sheet, 24” x 30” framed.
Very rare Spanish text example of Ortelius' famous world map. This example this still shows the iconic chilean bulge, but lacks the engravers signature, as well as the date others in plate two have.
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Ortelius, Abraham (1527–1598).
Typus Orbis Terrarum.
Engraved map with original hand color in full.
Antwerp: 1588 (Plate 2, State 2 with Spanish text).
15 1/4” x 21 3/8” sheet, 24” x 30” framed.
Very rare Spanish text example of Ortelius' famous world map. This example this still shows the iconic chilean bulge, but lacks the engravers signature, as well as the date others in plate two have.