A nice example of Ortelius' first map of Silesia. It is based on a map by the Silesien cartographer Martin Helweg in 1561, and is beautifully engraved with large forests, mountain ranges, and a strapwork title cartouche and coat of arms. Wroclaw (Breslaw) is located near the center of the map, Krakow is at bottom right, and Prague is at bottom left. This is the third state, with the addition of the town of "Pitzen" east of "Smogra." Latin text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #102.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is a bit of marginal soiling and a repaired centerfold separation confined to the bottom margin.