Miniature map showing Tunis and its surroundings. The sea is embellished with ships engaging in a spirited battle. The map depicts the ancient site of Carthage with its strategic harbor that controlled trade in the Mediterranean. French text on verso. The first pocket version of Ortelius' Theatrum was published by Philippe Galle in 1577 as Spieghel der Werelt. Galle began a new edition with new plates, commonly known as the Epitome, in 1588. Galle's miniature atlas was quite popular, and was published in editions until 1602. From 1583 he gradually introduced a new set of maps, both adding to and replacing the originals. The plates were then passed to Jan B. Vrients, who retouched some of the plates and published the final editions of the Epitome in 1601 and 1602.

References: King (2nd Ed.) pp. 64-65 & 88-89; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8630:331.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light toning and a couple of small damp stains in the top blank margin.