"Cyprus Insula [on sheet with] Candia, olim Creta", Ortelius, Abraham

This folio sheet contains maps of Cyprus and Crete one above the other. Ortelius based these maps on the cartography of Camocio and Bordoni. The map of Crete shows a labyrinth as well as the caves said to be where the aboriginal inhabitants lived. This plate only appeared in the Theatrum until 1581. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #148; Stylianou #65.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with gilt highlights on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and a few tiny mildew stains along the centerfold. There is marginal soiling and a chip in the top left corner of the sheet.