"Europam, sive Celticam Veterem...", Ortelius, Abraham
Subject: Europe
Period: 1595 (dated)
Publication: Theatri Orbis Terrarum Parergon
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.6 x 13.9 inches
47.2 x 35.3 cm
Beautiful map of ancient Europe that was based on classical sources such as Salustius, Plinius, Herodotus, Strabo and Dionysius. The land is fully engraved with forests, mountains and rivers, and there are numerous ancient place and region names. Richly embellished with three cartouches, ships and a sea monster. Latin text on verso, published in 1624.
References: Van den Broecke #189.
Condition: A
A bright sheet of watermarked paper with professional repairs along the centerfold to a couple of short separations and some small worm tracks, with a minute amount of image skillfully replaced in facsimile.
