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Geographic map of Corsica drawn by Abraham Ortelius for his famous Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas in history. 

The island is depicted rotated 90° eastward, with the southern boundaries shown on the right-hand side of the representation:
The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered the first true 'modern atlas'. The work was published in 7 languages and 36 editions

Excellent condition; lower margin trimmed

Carta geografica della Corsica disegnata da Abraham Ortelius per il suo celeberrimo Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, primo atlante moderno della storia. 

L’isola è raffigurata ruotata di 90° a est, con i confini meridionali riportati cioè sul lato destro della rappresentazione:
Il Theatrum Orbis Terrarum è considerato il primo vero “atlante” moderno. L’opera fu pubblicata in 7 lingue e 36 edizioni

Ottimo stato di conservazione margine inferiore ridotto 


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France - Corsica; Abraham ORTELIUS - Corsica isola - 1561-1580

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Corsica isola, a copper‑engraved map by Abraham Ortelius from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, France, depicting Corsica rotated 90 degrees, 170 × 245 mm, hand‑coloured contemporary, in excellent condition.

France - Corsica; Abraham ORTELIUS - Corsica isola - 1561-1580

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Corsica isola, a copper‑engraved map by Abraham Ortelius from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, France, depicting Corsica rotated 90 degrees, 170 × 245 mm, hand‑coloured contemporary, in excellent condition.

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