1573 Abraham Ortelius Original Antique 1st Edition Map of The Island of Cyprus Java Also during this decade Joannes

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1573 Abraham Ortelius Original Antique 1st Edition Map of The Island of Cyprus Java Also during this decade JoannesTitle : Cypri Insulae Nova Descript 1573 Date : 1573 Size: 20 3 4in x 15in (525mm x 382mm) Ref #: 70794 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This extremely handsome and much sort after original antique map of the Island of Cyprus was published by Abraham Ortelius in 1573. There were a total of 6275 of these maps published between 1573 and 1641, with approx. 10% surviving to this day. This actual map is a true first edition or state (1573IG39A),