Abraham Ortelius

Belgian Map Of China

Christopher Plantin

1598

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Description

Ortelius' map of China, taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l'Univers.

  • Abraham Ortelius (Belgian).
  • Theatre de l'Univers - China.
  • Antwerp: Christopher Plantin for the author, 1598.
  • Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-coloring.
  • Enriched with decorative cartouches, birds, animals, and ships.
  • French text on verso.
  • This work is presented matted and unframed.

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Like New

Center fold as issued.

Minor signs of age and handling.

Dimensions

Height: 20.47 inches / 52 cm
Width: 25.79 inches / 65.5 cm

Above dimensions refer to mounted size.

Language

Latin, French

Subject

Maps and Atlases, Maps, Botanicals and More, Asia, Travel and Exploration, History

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