"Carthaginis Celeberrimi Sinus Typus", Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: Northern Africa
Period: 1601 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.8 x 3.4 inches
12.2 x 8.6 cm
Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings decorated with a ship firing a cannon and a strapwork title cartouche. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. The maps were copied from Philip Galle's 1598 edition of the Epitome and were considered superior to Galle's maps. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published in Antwerp by Jan van Keerbergen. Latin text on verso.
References: King (2nd Edition) pp. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8630:333.
Condition: A
A nice impression and attractive color with a chip in top right corner that has been professionally repaired with old paper.
