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The Mapping of North America

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The map is derived from that of Natale Bonifacio (1538-92) which was published in Rome in 1587. Three years later Abraham Ortelius used the map for his ‘Theatrum’. This example with Spanish text to the verso comes from the 1612 edition. Van den Broecke no. 138; Meurer p. 118.
ORTELIUS, Abraham

Aprutii Ulterioris Descriptio 1590

Antwerp, 1590-[98]
330 x 425 mm., recent wash colour, in good condition.
Stock number: 10379
£ 350
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