"Graeciae Universae Secundum Hodiernum Situm Neoterica Descriptio", Ortelius, Abraham
Subject: Greece
Period: 1579 (published)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.2 x 14.3 inches
51.3 x 36.3 cm
This fine map of Greece and its surroundings was based on the work of Giacomo Gastaldi. It is very detailed and includes the islands in the Aegean Sea. The map is embellished by a sailing ship and a large ornate strapwork cartouche. The seas are fully and laboriously stipple engraved. This is the first state, with Latin text on verso.
References: Van den Broecke #146; Zacharakis #1626.
Condition: A
A clean and bright example on a sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is a tear that enters less than 1" into image at bottom that has been professionally repaired with old paper on verso.
