Ortelius, Abraham.

Tusciae Antiquae Typus.

Antwerp: 1584. Maps. Original hand color map of Italy, showing Tuscany. Based on Bellamarti's map of Tuscany, supplemented by classical sources. Part of a series of historical maps compiled by Ortelius called the Parergon Theatri, which appeared from 1579 on. With three ornate cartouches and a sailing ship. French text on verso of the right side. Image size:19 1/8 x 12 5/8". Paper size: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2". With some faint offsetting at the right hand border, and in the area of the two cartouches, otherwise very good. Item #15872

Price: $750.00