Subject: Ancient World
Period: 1608 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum - Parergon
Color: Black & White
Size:
17.5 x 12.3 inches
44.5 x 31.2 cm
Crisply engraved ancient world map depicting the area of the earth known in classic times. The map occupies the central section of a larger oval projection and extends as far east as Sumatra and south to Madagascar. An ornate border surrounds the map and incorporates four small insets: Europe, Asia, Africa and America representing the "modern" world. Italian text on verso.
References: Shirley #176; Van den Broecke #186.
Condition: A+
Small area of paper expertly replaced in bottom margin, far away from image.