"Anglia", Ortelius/Coignet

This charming miniature map is oriented with north to the right. Key cities and rivers are depicted, along with a large mountain range running vertically through England. 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. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan B. Vrients. Latin text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5100:333.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example with a dark impression and a professionally repaired chip at top right, not affecting image.