Antique Map Florida Ortelius, Abraham

Florida

Title: Peruviae Avriferea Regionis Typus. La Florida. Guastecan Reg.

Artist: Ortelius, Abraham

Published: Antwerpen, Platin

Date: 1598

Size: [33,2 x 46,5 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / later hand color

Description: Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. Three maps on one double page: Peru, Florida and Guastecan. The map of Florida is was of the earliest cartographic examples showing Florida and the gulf of Mexico. The map is based on early Spanish cartographical sources by Geronimo de Chaves. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with ships and animals and small renaissance title cartouches.

Notes: In excellent condition.

Condition: Excellent

Reference: Broe. 15

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