Lot no. 1166
Maps
Ortelius, Abraham
Romani Imperii Imago. Coloured copper engraving map. Circa 1600. on double sheet of laid paper. 35 x 50 cm (44 x 57 cm). Verso with typogr. text in Latin. Mounted in dots under passepartout.
Van Den Broecke 188 - From: "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". - Ortelius' map of the Roman Empire, centred on the Mediterranean. The Roman Empire is shown in its greatest extent from England to the Near East. - With smoothed, barely noticeable centrefold, delicately browned in the mat opening. Overall well preserved.
Coloured copper engraved map. On double sheet laid paper. On verso with typogr. text in latin. Spot-mounted under mat. - From: 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'. - Ortelius' map of the Roman Empire, centred on the Mediterranean. The Roman Empire is shown in its largest extent from England to the Near East. - With smoothed, barely noticeable centrefold, delicately browned in the mat opening. Overall well preserved.
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