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Auction 169, Lot 20

"Typus Orbis Terrarum", Ortelius/Coignet

Subject: World

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.2 inches
12.2 x 8.1 cm
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This is the first miniature world map presented on Mercator's projection. It depicts the large southern continent and is enclosed in a wide border marking the degrees of latitude and longitude. A notation in North America notes its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The stippled sea features two sailing ships and a sea monster. This miniature map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Gerdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and thus co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Johann Keerburgen. Latin text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 86-87; Shirley #230; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #0001:333.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light toning and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $425

Closed on 9/12/2018

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