1579 – A. Ortelius – Prussia

Title:                   “Prussiae descrip”​

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Description:

Rare, reduced version of Ortelius’ map of Prussia. The map is oriented with east at the top and covering Poland and Lithuania countries territories.

This is second edition of pocket atlas in French “Le Miroir du Monde…“, designed and engraved by Philip Galle, text edited by Peeter Heyns, published in Antwerp, 1579.

 

Cartographer:  Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598)​

Sheet size:       18,0 x 12,9 cm

Year:                 1579

Technique:      copper engraving

 

Condition:
Very good condition. Attractive hand coloring.

 

This is an original antique map published in 1579 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

 

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity