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Typus Orbis Terrarum - Ortelius A. ,1572.
1st plate - 1st state.
Copper engraving
Size: 34 x 49.5cm (13.1 x 19.3 inches)
Verso text: German
Condition: Old coloured, tear in lower centre repaired (10 cm).
References: Van der Krogt, 0001:31A; Van den Broecke, 1; Shirley (World), 122; Karrow, 1/6
From: Theatrum oder Schawplatz des Erdbodems. Antwerpen, Gielis Coppens van Diest, 1572. (Van der Krogt, 3, 201)
Ortelius' world map is a simplified one-sheet reduction of Mercator's large world map which had appeared the year before. From surviving correspondence it is known that Mercator generously encouraged Ortelius to make use of his published corpus of research; he also provided him with co-ordinates of places in America and perhaps elsewhere. South America retains the unusual bulged south-west coast drawn by Mercator. There is also a prudent comment adjacent to New Guinea querying whether this large island is part of the southern continent or not. (Shirley)
Item number: 19368
Price: 5900 Euro
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1st plate - 1st state.](../../images/bigmaps/m19368.jpg)
