Ortelius, Abraham

Pomeraniae, Wandalicae Regionis, Typ. - Livoniae Nova Descriptio, Ioanne Portantio auctore. - Ducatus Oswieczensis, et Zatoriensis, Descriptio.

      Original copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline, published 1574 in a Latin text edition of the Atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum at Christopher Platin in Antwerp. Three maps on one double page plate. The deocative maps show Pommerania, Livonia and the duchy of Oswiecz in Poland. Each map is ornated with a decorative title cartouche. With engraved mountains, woods and rivers. A very good example in excellent condition. Antwerp, Platin 1574 Ref. Broe. 158 (38,4 x 49,7 cm) Condition: Excellent [Stock No.: 23532]