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159816774Antwerp: Platin 1598. Other. A very good example a small older mended clear split in the upper centerfold. 350 by 460mm 13 by 18 inches. Original antique copper engraving published 1598 in a French textedition of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with three cartouches in the lower right corner the title cartouche in the upper right corner we find a small cartouche with privilegium and in the upper left corner a small cartouche with a milage scale. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views moreover the map is ornated with ships sea monsters and animals as well a compass rose in the sea. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Broe. 28 Platin unknown
1592273298Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius 1592. unbound. Map. Uncolored engraving. Sheet measures 16" x 21".<br/> <br/> This beautiful 1588 map by Abraham Ortelius depicts Holland or the Netherlands in exceptional detail. The map covers the regions near the Wadden Sea roughly covering modern day provinces of North Holland South Holland and Utrecht. The map centered on Amsterdam is oriented with north to the left. Topographical and geographical features such as mountains and cities are beautifully rendered in profile.<br> <br> The waters surrounding the region are shown with waves and include several illustrations of ships throughout. This is the first state of the map with later states showing a stippled sea rather than waves. Includes a large strapwork title cartouche scale of miles with a divider in the lower left. The Royal coat of arms is presented in the top left. The map also includes a 16-point compass rose.<br> <br> Ortelius based this map on the work of Jacob van Daventer. Published in the 1588 edition of Ortelius' famous "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" which is historically considered the first modern atlas. Based on the text on verso only 300 copies of this particular edition were ever printed van der Broecke 79.<br> <br> The map is in good condition with minor wear along the original centerfold. Minor foxing at places. Original plate mark is visible. Latin text on verso.<br> <br> Abraham Ortelius 1527--1598 a Flemish cartographer and geographer is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" which was the first modern atlas. Hard to find in black and white.<br/> <br/> Abraham Ortelius unknown
159827467Antwerpen 1598. Other. In excellent condition. 340 by 248mm 13 by 9 inches. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Abraham Ortelius depicting Holsatiae Descrip. Published Antwerpen 1598. Sheet: 340 by 248mm 13 by 9 inches. A fine and original hand-colored example of Ortelius's celebrated cartographic work documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 15900s. Abraham Ortelius 1527-1598 was a Flemish cartographer and geographer from Antwerp widely regarded as the creator of the first modern atlas. His landmark publication Theatrum Orbis Terrarum 1570 set the standard for atlas-making for the next century presenting uniform copper-engraved maps with scholarly commentary. By Ortelius's death the Theatrum had appeared in 25 editions in seven languages. In 1575 King Philip II of Spain appointed him Royal Geographer. His maps engraved with extraordinary precision are among the most sought-after in antique cartography held in collections including the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp the Library of Congress and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving with original hand coloring depicts the region of Holsatiae Descrip. published in Antwerpen 1598. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1598 offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 340 by 248mm 13 by 9 inches. In good condition overall with minor signs of age appropriate for a 16th-century engraving. Ready to frame. unknown
157324542Antwerp: Platin 1573. Other. A very good example printed on excellent German paper. In excellent condition. 365 by 478mm 14 by 18 inches. Original antique copper engraving from the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' by Abraham Ortelius the world's first modern atlas published in Antwerp 1573. Depicting Mediterranean Islands this map is a fine example of 1570s European cartography. Image: 365 by 478mm 14 by 18 inches. An attractive and historically significant 16th-century map for the discerning collector. Abraham Ortelius 15271598 was a Flemish cartographer and geographer born in Antwerp. He is widely regarded as the creator of the first modern atlas the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' Theatre of the World first published in 1570 by Gilles Coppens de Diest in Antwerp. Considered the world's first true atlas it established the modern format of uniform standardized maps bound together in a single volume. Appointed Geographer to King Philip II of Spain in 1575 Ortelius was one of the most influential figures in the history of cartography. His maps are held in the collections of the British Library the Library of Congress and major European institutions. The 'Theatrum' went through more than 30 editions and was translated into multiple languages making Ortelius's maps among the most sought-after in the world of antique cartography.Decorative double page map showing six islands in the Mediterranean Islands Sicily Sardinia Corfu Malta Djerba Elba. Sicily is prominently displayed in the center of the map above the title cartouche.A fine example from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Antwerp sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy antique maps of Mediterranean Islands and antique copper engravings for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet as expected for a 16th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. Broe. 141 Platin unknown
159816886Antwerp: Christopher Platin 1598. Other. A very good example in excellent condition. 360 by 475mm 14 by 18 inches. Original copper engraving published 1598 in a French edition of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. Decorative doublepage map showing six islands in the Mediterranean Islands Sicily Sardinia Corfu Malta Djerba Elba. Sicily is prominently displayed in the center of the map above the title cartrouche. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Broe. 141 Christopher Platin unknown
1584299318Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius 1584. unbound. Map. Engraving. Image measures 14" x 18 3/4". Light staining and toning on right margin but otherwise is good condition.<br/> <br/> A representation of some islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Abraham Ortelius 1527-1598 a Flemish cartographer and geographer is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" which was the first modern atlas. Van den Broecke #141<br/> <br/> Abraham Ortelius unknown
1595327493Antwerp: Philippe Galle 1595. unbound. Miniature map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 3 1/8" x 4.25".<br/> <br/> Miniature map of Ischia off the coast of Naples detailing the volcanic landscape. From the 1595 pocket edition of Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" or "Epitome" with text by Pieter Heyns. With Latin text on verso. Small repair to upper margin.<br> <br> Abraham Ortelius 1527--1598 a Flemish cartographer and geographer is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" which was the first modern atlas.<br/> <br/> Philippe Galle unknown
1573311532Antwerp: Ortelius Abraham 1573. framed. Map. Color engraving. Image measures 14 3/8" x 19.75". In gilt frame with empire French matting 23 x 28 1/2 inches.<br/> <br/> Gorgeous 16th century map of Italy. Elevations are beautifully colored and major towns are noted in red. Part of the Balkans Corsica and northern Sardinia are included along with part of Switzerland. Monaco is noted to the West. It was Ortelius's first map of Italy with a depiction of Neptune embracing and kissing a Neirid merwoman. A Sphinx perches atop the distance scale cartouche. Seven ships complete the composition. Some foxing and toning but otherwise a beautiful example of this uncommon edition. <br> <br> Abraham Ortelius 1527--1598 started his career as a Flemish map colorist eventually becoming a publisher cartographer and geographer. He widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" which was the first modern atlas. Van den Broecke 118.<br/> <br/> Ortelius, Abraham unknown
159813893Antwerp 1598. Other. In excellent condition. 380 by 497mm 15 by 19 inches. Original antique copper engraving published 1598 in a French text edition of the " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Uncolored copy in a strong impression. The map is ornated a large title cartouche and below a decorative milage scale. This antique map shows Luttich in Belgium. The map is equipped with many small place names rivers woods etc. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Broe. 64. State 1/3. unknown
159827386Antwerpen: Moretus 1598. Other. On the sheet are two brown spots visible else in very good condition. 368 by 430mm 14 by 17 inches. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Abraham Ortelius depicting Mansfeldiae Comitatus Descriptio auctore Tilemanno Stella. Sig. Published Antwerpen Moretus 1598. Sheet: 368 by 430mm 14 by 17 inches. A fine and original hand-colored example of Ortelius's celebrated cartographic work documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 15900s. Abraham Ortelius 1527-1598 was a Flemish cartographer and geographer from Antwerp widely regarded as the creator of the first modern atlas. His landmark publication Theatrum Orbis Terrarum 1570 set the standard for atlas-making for the next century presenting uniform copper-engraved maps with scholarly commentary. By Ortelius's death the Theatrum had appeared in 25 editions in seven languages. In 1575 King Philip II of Spain appointed him Royal Geographer. His maps engraved with extraordinary precision are among the most sought-after in antique cartography held in collections including the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp the Library of Congress and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving with original hand coloring depicts the region of Mansfeldiae Comitatus Descriptio auctore Tilemanno Stella. Sig. published in Antwerpen Moretus 1598. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1598 offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 368 by 430mm 14 by 17 inches. In good condition overall with minor signs of age appropriate for a 16th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Broe. 94 Koeman 32 Moretus unknown
1587Map906Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius 1587. French Edition . Hardback. Vg. Early map of SWITZERLAND. No 62 and FRENCH TEXT TO VERSO. 38x 51 cms 15.5 x 20 inches. Lower blank margin cropped but leaving margin below the plate mark. HAND-COLOURED Finely hand coloured in wash and outline. Decorated with a title cartouche. Scarce item. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS. <br/> <br/> Abraham Ortelius hardcover
1579029357Antwerp: Christopher Plantin 1579. Soft cover. Bom / Good / Bon. 344x514 mm. 1 fólio. Retirado de "Theatrum Orbis terrarum". Adaptação do mapa de Fernando Ãlvares Secco. No verso possui texto em Latim intitulado "Portugalia Regnum" e a indicação da paginação: Fólio 16. De acordo com Van den Broecke - "Ortelius Atlas Maps an illustred guide" este exemplar é da tiragem Plantiniana de 1579 250 exemplares pois a última linha do texto: ad Chinam & Lequios per omnes prouincias maritimas insulasq.adiacentesextenditur e o primeiro R do segundo tÃtulo alinha à esquerda do primeiro R do primeiro tÃtulo. Abraham Ortelius nasceu em Antuérpia após a conclusão dos estudos em grego latim e matemática estableceu-se com as suas irmãs como coloristas de mapas dedicando-se mais tarde ao comércio de livros e moedas antigas. A publicação do seu "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" editado em Antuérpia em 1570 vai transformá-lo num dos mais importantes cartografos do Séc. XVI. Pela primeira vez uma obra reúne todos os elementos caracterÃsticos de um atlas é também o primeiro a ser composto por mapas bi-fólio de tamanho uniforme. A maior parte dos mapas foram gravados por Frans Hogenberg e inicialmente impressos por Aegidius Coppenium Diesth; a partir de 1579 passaram a ser impressos nas oficinas de Christophe Plantin. Ortelius no "Catalogus auctorum tabularum geographicarum" indica expressamente a autoria deste mapa como sendo de Fernando Ãlvares Seco. A gravura é inspirada quer na edição princeps quer na de Gerard de Jode do ano de 1565 nomeadamente a Cartela com a dedicatória feita por Aquiles Estaço a Guido Sforza. <br/> <br/> Christopher Plantin paperback
159233601Antwerpen 1592-1612. In ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Oben außerhalb des Kartenbildes ein Wasserrand. 36.2 x 25 cm 14.25 x 975 inches. Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Abraham Ortelius depicting Monasteriensis et Osnaburgensis Episcopatus Descriptio. Auctotre Godefrido Mascop Embricense. Published Antwerpen 1592. Sheet: 36.2 x 25 cm 14.25 x 975 inches. A fine and original hand-colored example of Ortelius's celebrated cartographic work documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 15900s. Abraham Ortelius 1527-1598 was a Flemish cartographer and geographer from Antwerp widely regarded as the creator of the first modern atlas. His landmark publication Theatrum Orbis Terrarum 1570 set the standard for atlas-making for the next century presenting uniform copper-engraved maps with scholarly commentary. By Ortelius's death the Theatrum had appeared in 25 editions in seven languages. In 1575 King Philip II of Spain appointed him Royal Geographer. His maps engraved with extraordinary precision are among the most sought-after in antique cartography held in collections including the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp the Library of Congress and the British Library.This original copperplate engraving with original hand coloring depicts the region of Monasteriensis et Osnaburgensis Episcopatus Descriptio. Auctotre Godefrido Mascop Embricense published in Antwerpen 1592-1612. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1592-1612 offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 36.2 x 25 cm 14.25 x 975 inches. In good condition overall with minor signs of age appropriate for a 16th-century engraving. Ready to frame. Broe. 100b unknown
157223534Antwerp: Platin 1572/73. Other. In excellent condition. 321 by 492mm 12 by 19 inches. Original copper engraving uncolored as published 1572/73 in a German text edition of the " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. The map shows three maps on one double page each of them with a title cartouche. Asia Minor is shown with the east to the north oriented with Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. The other small map of Egypt is showing mainly the Nile delta with the neighboring area. The third map shows the surroundings of Tunis Carthago. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. Moreover the maps are ornated with ships. Abraham Ortelius received the cartographic sources for those maps by Gastaldi and Forlani 1564 for Egypt by Forlani 1566 and Carthago after an Italian one sheet source dated 1535 Broe. 174. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Broe. 174. Platin unknown
15958572Antwerp Plantin-Moretus 1595. Copper engraving 32 x 49 cms three maps on one sheet: Anatolia or modern Turkey Egypt Tunis and ancient Carthage; modern hand colour conjugate wormhole at centrefold Latin text on verso. An engraved historical note on the map of Carthage indicates that nearby Tunis which is the focus of the map was captured for Christendom by the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain Charles V in 1535. A version of the truth perhaps as Charles reinstated the deposed Hafsid Sultan but a Spanish governor resided at Goletta for a generation. The map was first published in 1570 just after the city had fallen into Ottoman hands and although it was briefly recaptured Tunis had been Ottoman for 20 years by the time our example of the map was published. Van den Broecke 174.2 Map unknown
159816639Antwerpen 1598. Other. In excellent condition. 370 by 485mm 14 by 19 inches. Original antique copper engraving published 1598 in a French text edition of the " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Uncolored copy in a strong impression. This is a map of Hannonia the Hainaut province of Belgium. Printed in the 1602 Spanish edition of Ortelius's "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Includes the cities of Charleroi Ath Tournay Valenciennes Maubeuge and its capital Mons. Rivers and forests have been included with towns churches and cathedrals. The title is engraved in a decorative cartouche decorated with two classicised heads. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Broe. 71. State 1/2. unknown
159820683Antwerpen: Christopher Platin 1598. Other. In excellent condition. 370 by 485mm 14 by 19 inches. Original copper engraving published 1598 in a French text edition of the " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Uncolored copy in a strong impression. The map is ornated a title cartouche in the upper right corner and a cartouche with a mileage scale as well coats of arms in the upper left side. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Christopher Platin unknown
158812475Antwerpen 1588. Other. In excellent condition. 370 by 485mm 14 by 19 inches. Original copper engraving published 1588 in the first Spanish text edition of the " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Handcolored in outline and wash when published. The map is ornated a title cartouche in the upper right corner and a cartouche with a milage scale as well coats of arms in the upper left side. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Koe. Ort 23 / #36 111. Broe. 71. State 1/2. unknown
157952409Antwerp. 1579. Based on the 1548 map by Jacques & Jean Surhonio which for security reasons was never published. Only in 1579 when Antwerp was independent for a short time did Ortelius publish it van den Broecke 70. Strapwork cartouche coats of arms two scales. Published in the wonderful Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Copper engraving. Good condition. Some wear to lower centrefold. Narrow margins a little darkened Original colour. Size: 49 x 37 cm. Van den Broecke 70 unknown
157252379Antwerp. c.1572. Ortelius published this map in his now famous atlas The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum basing it on the earlier 1548 map by Jacques and Jean Surhon according to the reference book of van der Broecke there were only one hundred copies of this map printed. Strapwork cartouche coats of armstwo scales beadwork border. This is a highly decorative inexpensive sixteenth century map. Copper engraving. Fine condition good margins. Original colour. Size: 50 x 38 cm. van den Broecke 69 unknown
156821922Antwerpen: Platin 1568. Other. In excellent condition. 343 by 510mm 13 by 20 inches. Original antique copper engraving hand colored in outline when published. German text edition. Shows West and East Frisia with the islands. Decorative cartouche with card title lower right. Cartridge with mileage indicators in the lower center; in the Zuidersee Ijsselmeer compass rose; the map is illustrated with numerous sailing ships. Rare 1st condition with German back text. Ortelius was born on 14 April 1527 in the city of Antwerp which was then in the Habsburg Netherlands modern-day Belgium. The Orthellius family were originally from Augsburg a Free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1535 the family had fallen under suspicion of Protestantism. Following the death of Ortelius's father his uncle Jacobus van Meteren returned from religious exile in England to take care of Ortelius. Abraham remained close to his cousin Emanuel van Meteren who would later moved to London. In 1575 he was appointed geographer to the king of Spain Philip II on the recommendation of Arias Montanus who vouched for his orthodoxy. He travelled extensively in Europe and is specifically known to have traveled throughout the Seventeen Provinces; in southern western northern and eastern Germany e.g. 1560 15751576; France 15591560; England and Ireland 1576; and Italy 1578 and perhaps twice or thrice between 1550 and 1558. Beginning as a map-engraver in 1547 he entered the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as an illuminator of maps. He supplemented his income trading in books prints and maps and his journeys included yearly visits to the Frankfurt book and print fair where he met Gerardus Mercator in 1554. In 1560 however when travelling with Mercator to Trier Lorraine and Poitiers he seems to have been attracted largely by Mercator's influence towards the career of a scientific geographer. Wikipedia Broe: 80 Platin unknown
1595303401Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius 1595. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14" x 18 1/8". Sheet measures 17" x 21 3/8"<br/> <br/> Beautifully colored map of the classical regions of Pannonia and Illyria Dalmatia lying on the northeastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. Depicts present-day Croatia Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Shows classical place names topographical and geographical features. Latin text on verso. From "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Light scattered stains to margins and cartouche. Minor abrasion to upper right. <br> <br> Abraham Ortelius 1527--1598 a Flemish cartographer and geographer is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" which was the first modern atlas. van den Broecke 203.<br/> <br/> Abraham Ortelius unknown
157513973Antwerp: Juan Baptist Vrients 1575. Other. In excellent condition. 368 by 495mm 14 by 19 inches. Original antique copper engraving uncolored from the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' by Abraham Ortelius the world's first modern atlas published in Antwerp 1575. Depicting Piedmont this map is a fine example of 1570s European cartography. Image: 368 by 495mm 14 by 19 inches. An attractive and historically significant 16th-century map for the discerning collector. Abraham Ortelius 15271598 was a Flemish cartographer and geographer born in Antwerp. He is widely regarded as the creator of the first modern atlas the 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' Theatre of the World first published in 1570 by Gilles Coppens de Diest in Antwerp. Considered the world's first true atlas it established the modern format of uniform standardized maps bound together in a single volume. Appointed Geographer to King Philip II of Spain in 1575 Ortelius was one of the most influential figures in the history of cartography. His maps are held in the collections of the British Library the Library of Congress and major European institutions. The 'Theatrum' went through more than 30 editions and was translated into multiple languages making Ortelius's maps among the most sought-after in the world of antique cartography.The Piedmont region is based in the middle on these map of Giacomo Gastaldi. Milan is in the upper right and Monaco is at lower left corner. The map is a great illustration of the mountainous countryside and is filled with information including even the tiniest of villages. Decorated with two cartouches and a sailing ship in the Mediterranean.A fine example from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Antwerp sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy antique maps of Piedmont and antique copper engraving uncoloreds for sale. In good condition consistent with age. Light age-toning to the sheet as expected for a 16th-century engraving. Centerfold as published. Broe: 128 Juan Baptist Vrients unknown
1574G1ADU6GU6IANAntwerp: Christophe Plantin 1574. Engraved map 35 x 50 cm in contemporary hand-colouring and highlighted in gold. Scale 1:9000000. 16th-century Dutch map of Persia based on the Gastaldi map with additional new cartographic information.l Alai General maps E.70; Al-Qasimi 30; Van den Broecke 167 first state. Christophe Plantin, unknown
1595M457Antwerp 1595. Very good. Size : 352x504 mm 13.875x19.875 Inches Coloring: Hand Colored Reference: Marcel P. R. van den Broecke "Ortelius Atlas Maps An Illustrated Guide" map 167. Category: ; Maps Asia Middle East Iran Iraq unknown
