1588 Abraham Ortelius Antique Oval World Map - Rarest Edition, Ort 2:3 South America probably to avoid the possibility

probably to avoid the possibility of having his ship seized by the Chinese for payment of the debts owed them by the Imperial Asiatic Company of Trieste

for a variety of historical and commercial reasons

An uncommon chart designed to display magnetic variation in the Pacific

Paper size: - 70in x 30in (1

1588 Abraham Ortelius Antique Oval World Map - Rarest Edition, Ort 2:3 South America probably to avoid the possibilityTitle : Typus Orbis Terrarum Date : 1588 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: Ort1 Size: 20in x 14 in (510mm x 370mm) This magnificent original hand coloured copper plate engraved rare antique Oval World map (Ort 2: 3) was engraved by Franciscus (Frans) Hogenberg and was published in the 1588 edition of Abraham Ortelius Atlas <i>Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. < i> To emphasis how rare this map is consider the following. Ortelius published a total of 6950 of