"Helvetiae Descriptio" provides a detailed cartographic representation of the Swiss Confederation, oriented with south at the top, from Lake Constance and the Rhine to Lake Geneva and the Alpine passes, after the pioneering survey of Aegidius Tschudi. Published in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in Antwerp, the first modern atlas of the world, the work reflects the geographic understanding and engraving standards of the era. Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer renowned as the creator of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum and a founding figure of Netherlandish cartography. Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 52 cm. Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper. Date: 16th century. ____ Shipping & Combined Purchases: We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly. All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia. Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch. We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.