Portugalliae Que Olim Lufitania, Novissima...
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An attractive example of one of the first maps of Portugal, shown here with north to the right of the page. Spanish text on the reverse describes the region. The atlas in which this map appeared, Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", 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 and are often very decorative.
region: Maps of Spain & Portugal
mapmaker:
A.Ortelius
place and date of publication:
Antwerp 1587 -1612
medium and colour:
copperplate, Coloured
ref:
34255
size in cms: 34 x 51 Price: £ 700 |
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