ORTELIUS

TURCICI IMPERII DESCRIPTIO

ORTELIUS, Abraham

Antwerp, 1579

8 x 11 cm.

Superb small map by Ortelius from the famous Plantin printing house.
From the first French edition and evidently an early use of the plate as the impression is good and strong. Finely engraved with all name places easily readable.
Very decorative with stipped sea, galleons, sea monster and box cartouche.
Rare map in excellent condition.

Publication…Epitome du Theatre du Monde