Germany/Saxony. De Jode (Cornelis), Saxonum Regionis Quatenus..., 1593

Germany/Saxony. De Jode (Cornelis), Saxonum Regionis Quatenus eius Gentis Imperium Nomenque Antwerp, 1593, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, displayed in a double aperture mount with another uncoloured example, each 330 x 455 mm,, framed and glazed

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"In 1578 Gerard de Jode published his Speculum Orbis Terrarum, an atlas aimed at competing with the Theatrum of Ortelius. However, the latter had first been issued in 1570 and had already built a commanding market presence, and so despite de Jode's longer standing reputation the atlas did not sell very well. Only a dozen or so examples have survived. Undeterred, he made plans for another expanded edition, and upon his death in 1591 it was taken on by his son Cornelis. The Speculum Orbis Terrae of 1592 likewise did not sell well and was never reissued. Although more examples than the first edition have survived, it too is very scarce. Many of de Jode's maps are judged to be superior to those of Ortelius, both in detail and style." (Burden)