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[16th century] Ortelius, A.: Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip. (1575)
€2.500,00
Description
Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)
Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip.
16th century copper engraving of Scandinavia. Hand-coloured.
Important map of the Scandinavia and the Arctic regions by cartographer Abraham Ortelius. Several non-existent islands, sea monsters, mythological animals and naval ships charted on the map.
This Latin edition of the map is from 1570s, with Narva misspelled as Narna and Livoniae without dot on the second i.
Good overall condition with deep old colour. Several small wormholes.
Additional information
YEAR OF PUBLICATION:
ca. 1575
PLACE OF PUBLICATION:
Antwerp
Condition:
Wormholes
Dimensions:
36,5 x 49,5 cm
Technique:
Copper engraving
Other:
Latin edition
