"China, Regio Asiae", Ortelius/Hulsius
Subject: China
Period: 1604 (published)
Publication: Ausszug auss des Abrahami Ortely Theatro Orbis
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.8 x 3.4 inches
12.2 x 8.6 cm
This is the miniature version of Ortelius' important map focusing on China. The map is oriented with north to the right and extends to include parts of Indo-China. The Great Wall is prominently delineated and several huge lakes and rivers dominate the interior. A strapwork title cartouche appears at the bottom next to Japan. This map is from the third epitome of Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum. This map was copied from Phillip Galle's final edition of 1598 but was drawn and engraved by Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius with wide borders with latitude and longitude shown. German text on verso.
References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8410:333.
Condition: A
A bit of show through of text on verso and minor soil and pencil markings in blank margins.
