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1597 Abraham Ortelius Map Burgundy, France Entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010

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1597 Abraham Ortelius map of Burgundy, France entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010 Description: Ortelius is best known for producing the atlas from which this map comes from, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, or “Atlas of the Whole World". The atlas was immensely popular and was produced for over forty years. This particular impression is from a 1592 Latin text edition. This map of Lorraine is based on maps found in Mercator's "Galliae tabulae Geographicae." On the back of the map is a description in Latin of the region. Dimension: Paper Size: 21 1/2" W x 17" H (54.7 cm W x 43.2 cm H) Date: 16th Century Condition: Good Condition with age, please see photos. ; Image Size: 19 3/4" W x 14" H (38.7 cm W x 35.5 cm H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Width: 15.24 in (38.7 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1597
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848230190952

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