"Tusciae Antiquae Typus", Ortelius, Abraham

Stunning map of ancient Tuscany based on Bellarmati's map supplemented by classical sources. Includes numerous small islands off the coast, as well as a bit of northern Corsica. Adorned with three strapwork cartouches and a galleon. This is the second plate with the ship sailing eastward, and the second state with the addition of Roman roads. Latin text on verso, published in 1624.

References: Van den Broecke #208.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with the horn coat of arms watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There are professional repairs to worm tracks along the centerfold, with a minor amount of image replaced in facsimile.