This Map is an original 1598 copper engraving
It is the rare pocket edition of Abraham ORTELIUS maps, prepared and engraved by Philippe Galle in Antwerp in 1598 and published in his amazing work: "EPITOME DU THEATRE DU MONDE, D'ABRAHAM ORTELIUS - AUQUEL SE REPRESENTE, TANT PAR FIGURES QUE CHARACTERES........ A Anvers, M.D.X.C.VIII. (1598)."
Beautiful map published in Antwerp, with wide margins, excellent water-colouring and very well detailed in every part.
It is in more than good condition, as pictured, considering its 450 years of age.
Map overall dimensions: 16 x 12 cm
- Objet
- Carte
- Pays (lieu géographique actuel)
- Italie
- Spécification géographique
- Cremona, Lombardia, Crema, Piacenza, Italy
- Cartographe/ Éditeur
- Abraham Ortelius, Philippe Galle & Christophe Plantin
- Titre du livre / Carte
- Cremonensis Ager
- Période
- 1581-1600
- État
- Excellent
- Technique
- Gravure sur cuivre
- Informations supplémentaires
- Gravure originale sur cuivre couleur
- Taille de la plus grande image
- 12×16 cm