Ortelius´ map of Scandinavia 1570
Avslutad
2019-09-22
675027
| Klubbat belopp | 10 000 SEK |
|---|---|
| Utropspris | 10 000 SEK |
FAMOUS MAP OF SCANDINAVIA. ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Septentrionalium regionum descrip. No place no date. (Antwerpen 1570).
Hand-coloured (recent colour) engraved map with figurative cartouche including sphinx, monkey and a sea monster, ships and sea beasts in colours. Size c. 360x490 mm. Latin text on verso with page number 45.
Van den Broecke, state 160.2 (1570 B). Early edition without the 8 names in the Polar areas.
One of the most charming maps of Scandinavia.
First edition, second impression.
Partly creased, some spotting, narrow margins. Leaf partly watered.
