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Angliae, Scotiae, Et Hiberniae, Sive Britannicar: Insularum ...

Angliae, Scotiae, Et Hiberniae, Sive Britannicar: Insularum ...

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A finely engraved, detailed and important map of the British Isles, shown with north to the right, and exhibiting numerous decorative flourishes. Derived from Mercator's wall map of Europe, the depiction of Scotland and north-west England is of remarkable accuracy, whilst that of Wales, south-western England and Ireland less so. A good example of a famous map from a Latin text edition of the “first modern atlas”. Lower centrefold spilt repaired not affecting print.

region: General Maps of Britain
mapmaker: A.Ortelius
place and date of publication: Antwerp 1570-1612
medium and colour: Copperplate, Uncoloured
size in cms: 49.5 x 34.5
ref: 29327
price: £ 1250

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