Italy - Italy; Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) - Gallia Cisalpina fino alla Sicilia, comprendendo Corsica, Sardegna, Dalmazia, Illirico - 1621-1650

Historical map depicting ancient Italy (Italia vetus) according to the Roman classical geographic tradition, engraved based on a design by Abraham Ortelius and published within the famous Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, considered the first modern atlas in history.

The map depicts the Italian peninsula from Gallia Cisalpina to Sicily, including Corsica, Sardinia, Dalmatians, Illyricum, and part of Western Greece. The toponymy is entirely in Latin, indicating regions, Roman cities, rivers, promontories, and mountain ranges according to classical sources.

The sea is rendered with elegant dotted hatch typical of Ortelius's engravings. The two large figurative cartouches are particularly decorative.
The title of Ancient Italy, framed by vegetal garlands;
The privilege banner with the inscription 'Cum Privilegio Imp. Reg. et Cancellariae Brabantiae decennali, evulgabat Abrahamus Ortelius,' which certifies the exclusive rights to print.

Additionally, there are allegorical medallions featuring personifications of Italy and Rome, a high-level iconographic element that makes the card particularly sought after.

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From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, published in Antwerp starting from 1570, in successive editions and languages.

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Condition

Good overall condition. Solid card with visible margins, well-preserved antique coloration.
There are central editorial folds (as in the atlas origin) and slight browning/oxidation at the margins compatible with the age. No invasive restorations are visible from the images.