Franciae Orientalis ... / Monasteriensis Et Osnaburgensis
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From Ortelius' magnificent atlas, the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", this is an early and attractive page with two maps of the environs of Bamberg and Munster. The atlas in which this map appeared achieved instant fame as "the world's first regularly produced atlas" (Skelton), being the first atlas with maps prepared to a uniform format. It was also an immediate commercial success, being reprinted four times in 1570. The atlas was
frequently reprinted up to 1612, with many of the maps re-engraved and up-dated, and new maps added. The maps themselves are finely engraved, often very decorative and are generally found with text on the reverse. Spanish text to verso of this example.
region: Maps of Germany
mapmaker:
A.Ortelius
place and date of publication:
Antwerp 1570-1612
medium and colour:
Copperplate, Coloured
ref:
35096
size in mm: 370 x 510 literature: Van Den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas Maps, 100. Price: £ 300 |
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