World - All continents, mostly Europe; Abraham Ortelius - Ortelius Atlas Maps. An illustrated Guide. - 1561-1580

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Ortelius Atlas Maps. An illustrated Guide'- Marcel P.R. van den Broecke - t Goy, HES Publishers, 1996 - 308 pp - hardback with dust jacket - 25 x 14 cm.

Mint condition.

This book provides information on the maps which were included in the first regular atlas that ever appeared, Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. This atlas appeared first in 1570, and went trough numerous editions. Its content was updated and expanded. It grew from 53 to 166 maps. This book is a guide that provides information on the occurrence of each map in various atlas editions, thus allowing the reader to determine from which edition a loose map derives.
The guide opens with a short biography on Ortelius, and a survey of the editions of his atlas.

Ortelius Atlas Maps. An illustrated Guide'- Marcel P.R. van den Broecke - t Goy, HES Publishers, 1996 - 308 pp - hardback with dust jacket - 25 x 14 cm.

Mint condition.

This book provides information on the maps which were included in the first regular atlas that ever appeared, Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. This atlas appeared first in 1570, and went trough numerous editions. Its content was updated and expanded. It grew from 53 to 166 maps. This book is a guide that provides information on the occurrence of each map in various atlas editions, thus allowing the reader to determine from which edition a loose map derives.
The guide opens with a short biography on Ortelius, and a survey of the editions of his atlas.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country
World
Geographical specification
All continents, mostly Europe
Map maker/ publisher
Abraham Ortelius
Map/ Book title
Ortelius Atlas Maps. An illustrated Guide.
Period
1561-1580
Condition
Excellent
Technique
print
Additional Information
An annotated carto-bibliography of Ortelius' maps
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