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Abraham Ortelius "His Epitome of the Theater of the Worlde", 1603
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | Abraham Ortelius His Epitome of the Theater of the Worlde Now Latlye… Renewed and Augmented, the Mappes All Newe Graven According to Geographicall Measure by Michael Coignet, Mathematitian of Antwarpe. Being More Exactlye Set Forth and Amplefyed With Larger Descriptions Then Any Done Heere to Fore., By Abraham Ortelius |
| Genre | Geography |
| Illustrator | Michael Coignet |
| Type of Illustration | Engraving |
| Printer | James Shawe, London |
| Binding | One quarter leather with cloth boards |
| Publication Year | 1603 |
| Period | Antique, Early 17th Century |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Additional Information | Considered among the very first English world atlases. Engraved architectural title with armorial crest on verso, dedication to Sir Walter Raleigh, letterpress title-page, 7 introductory leaves containing 2 engraved diagrams, 121 engraved maps, and index leaves with woodcut device on verso. Two parts in one, oblong 8vo. |
Condition
- rebound, front and back boards separated; dampstaining and toning to pages; some pages with flaking corners and edges; missing the map of America and Apulia: Islands.
Dimensions
7.0" W x 4.75" H x 2.0" D
Item #
ITMG776244
