Map of the Region of Basel and Northern Switzerland by Ortelius, circa 1603

Antique map titled 'Austriae Descrip. per Wolfgangum Lazium' Original antique map of Austria. Published by A. Ortelius, circa 1612. Artists a...

Title: Avstriae Descrip – Wolfgang Lazius’ Map of Austria, 16th Century Description: This extraordinary map of Austria pays homage to the Austrian humanist and cartographer Wo...

Exquisite 1600 Ortelius Map of Artois, France: A Collector’s Piece with Rich Historical Detail Description of the Map: This map, titled "Atrebatum Regionis Vera Descriptio," create...

Antique map titled 'Veronae Urbis Terratorium'. Original antique map of the Verona region, Italy. Centered on Verona, and including Mantua, and Lago de Garda. Published by A. Orteliu...

1590 Ortelius map of Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity Ric.a014 Two rare regional Abraham Ortelius maps on a single folio sheet. Left map, entitled Caletensium, depic...

1597 Abraham Ortelius map of Burgundy, France entitled "Bvrgvndiae dvcatvs Ric.a010 Description: Ortelius is best known for producing the atla...

This is a framed 16th century hand-colored copperplate map of northern Italy entitled "Veronae Urbis Territorium a Bernardo Bragnolo Descriptium" by Abraham Ortelius from his atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", which was the first modern atlas of the world, with the first volume published in 1570. This map was part of a subsequent volume, published in Antwerp in 1584. It was based on an earlier map by Bernardo Brognoli. This beautiful map of northern Italy is focussed on Verona and its environs, including Mantua. Lake Garda and the South Tyrol mountains are prominently depicted. There is a very large striking cartouche in the upper left and a decorative distance scale in the lower right. This striking hand-colored map of northern Italy is presented in a gold-colored wood frame and an olive green-colored mat. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. All mounting materials used are archival. The frame measures 21.5" high by 28" wide by 0.75" deep. There is a central vertical fold, as issued, with slight separation of the lower portion of the fold. There are faint spots in the upper and right margins, but the map is otherwise in very good condition. Abraham Ortelius (also known as Ortels, Orthellius, and Wortels) (1527-1598) was a Dutch cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer. He began his career as a map colorist. In 1547 he entered the Antwerp guild of St Luke as an "illuminator of maps". He had an affinity for business from an early age and most of his journeys before 1560, were for business. He was a dealer in antiques, coins, maps, and books. 
His business income allowed him to acquire an extensive collection of medals, coins, and antiques, as well as a large library of books...

1612 Abraham Ortelius, entitled "Lorraine, Lotharingiae, Nova Desciptio," Hand Colored Description: Artists and Engravers: Ortelius is the best known for producing the atla...