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OPAKH. Thraciae Veteris Typus by ORTELIUS, Abraham - 1592

by ORTELIUS, Abraham

OPAKH. Thraciae Veteris Typus by ORTELIUS, Abraham - 1592

OPAKH. Thraciae Veteris Typus

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Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1592. unbound. Map. Engraving with hand color. Image measures 14" x 18 3/4".<br/><br/> This beautiful 1592 map by Abraham Ortelius depicts the Balkan Peninsula or the Balkans extending from The Sea of Marmara, Istanbul and the Bosporus Strait westward to Macedonia including Bulgaria. Portions of the Black Sea and the Thrakikon Pelagos are also shown. Topographical and geographical features such as mountains, forests and cities are beautifully rendered in profile.<br><br>Ortelius based this map on the 1560 South-East Europe map by Gastaldi and on on information from numerous ancient sources, specifically Herodotus, Plinius, Strabo, Appianus, Virgilius, Plutarchus, and Sidonius. A beautifully engraved title cartouche adorns the top left of the map. Two additional cartouches containing text are also included in the top and bottom right.<br><br>This map was published in the 1592 edition of Ortelius's famous "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which is historically considered the first modern atlas. Based on the Latin text on verso, only 525 copies of this particular atlas were ever printed (van der Broecke 214). The map is in good condition with minor wear and toning along the original centerfold. Light stain in lower left margin. Minor foxing with 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. Van den Broecke #214<br/><br/>
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  • Publisher Abraham Ortelius
  • Place of Publication Antwerp
  • Date Published 1592
  • Keywords Ortelius, Bulgaria, Turkey, Bosporus, Sea of Marmara
Aniou.  Andegavensis Ducatus

Aniou. " "Andegavensis Ducatus

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Anjou, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning, light foxing to blank margins; one darker spot to lower blank margin The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle… Read More
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Blesiense Territorium.

Blesiense Territorium. "

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Blois, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle plates of which this is the… Read More
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Delphinatus.  Auaicus Principatus

Delphinatus. " "Auaicus Principatus

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Duphiné, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle plates of which this is the… Read More
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Veromandui.

Veromandui. "

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the area around St. Quentin & Pérrone. known as Vermandois, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins; printed crooked on the page. heading shaved, and upper margin very short2-6mm. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the… Read More
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Guasconiae Descriptio.

Guasconiae Descriptio. "

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Gascony, SW France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle plates of which this is the first, with Latin text. Koeman Ort58;… Read More
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Savoia.  Sabaudia

Savoia. " "Sabaudia

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Savoy, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle plates of which this is the… Read More
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Auraicus Princ.  AuRaicus Principatus

Auraicus Princ. " "AuRaicus Principatus

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Principality of Orange, Southern France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins; printed crooked on the page. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published… Read More
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Thietmarsia, holstaiæ Region. pars.

Thietmarsia, holstaiæ Region. pars. "

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Thietmarsia/ Ditmarschen in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning, light foxing to blank margins. Light dampstaining to blank margins. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he… Read More
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La Mans, Cenomanorum Typus.

La Mans, Cenomanorum Typus. "

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of La Mans, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning, some spots; light foxing/staining to blank margins. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle plates of which… Read More
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Picardia.

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Europe: Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601. Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Picardy, France, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression; overall toning; light foxing/staining to blank margins. The first edition of the"Epitome" in 1577, a reduced format atlas, with minature maps of Abraham Ortelius's "Theatrum" is believed to have been the initiative of the engraver Phillip Galle who asked Peter Heyns to write the text. Ortelius had fled to England in 1576 having taken refuge there from Spanish oppression, and may have been unaware of the plan of his two friends. The pocket atlas was a a commmercial success and was reprinted several times with Galle adding many new maps, and replacing some. Jan. Baptist, Vrients bought the rights and plates of the Epitome from Phillip Galle in 1601, . he published 4 editions using the Galle plates of which this is the… Read More
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