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West Indies Title: Culiacanae, Americae Regionis, Descriptio. Hispaniolae, Cubae, Aliarumque Insularum Circumiacientium, Delinetio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerpen, Platin Date: 1588 Size: [39,2 x 50 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Original copper engraving, hand colored when published. First Spanish text edition 1588. This map was published 1588 in the first Spanish edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand colored in wash and outline, when published. The map is ornated with three cartouches, in the lower center the title cartouche, in the right upper corner another decorative ornated cartouche with the "privilegium". Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with ships and animals. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: G/VG Reference: Koe. Ort 23 /72. Broe. 14. State 1 / 3. Price: /
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