geographia sacra (Old World - Mediterranean )
This is an original, colored copper engraved map of the Old World by Abraham Ortelius from 1608.
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Remarks: The extremely decorative and rare map shows the Old World (Europe and parts of Africa and Asia) as it was known in ancient times. This representation of the world is expanded by a small inset map of the modern world, corresponding to the geographical knowledge of the year 1608. The map display is supplemented by three elaborate scrollwork cartridges. Italian edition of the year 1608/1612. Reference: Van den Broecke No. 179 - 1608/1612Ij. This scarce and very decorative map shows the "Old World" as it was known since ancient times (Europe, parts of Asia and Africa). This model of the world is extended by a small inset map of the "Modern world" as it was known around 1600. Three impressive cartouches further enrich the map. This original copper engraving was published by Abraham Ort Remarks: The extremely decorative and rare map shows the Old World (Europe and parts of Africa and Asia) as it was known in ancient times. This representation of the world is expanded by a small inset map of the modern world, corresponding to the geographical knowledge of the year 1608. The map display is supplemented by three elaborate scrollwork cartridges. Italian edition of the year 1608/1612. Reference: Van den Broecke No. 179 - 1608/1612Ij. This scarce and very decorative map shows the "Old World" as it was known since ancient times (Europe, parts of Asia and Africa). This model of the world is extended by a small inset map of the "Modern world" as it was known around 1600. Three impressive cartouches further enrich the map. This original copper engraving was published by Abraham Ort