Subject: Ireland
Period: 1609 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.6 x 3.3 inches
11.7 x 8.4 cm
Fine miniature map of Ireland with major cities, rivers and lakes named. North is oriented to the right of the map and it is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and simple scale of miles. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan van Keerbergen. Latin text on verso.
References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Law, p. 12; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #5900:333.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression with light toning and minor show-through of text on verso.
