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Asia Title: Asiae Nova Descriptio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin Date: 1598 Size: [37,4 x 48,8 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / handcolored. Description: Original copper engraving, published 1598 in Antwerp in the atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Second plate of Ortelius's 'Asiae Nova Descriptio', which was published from 1575 onwards towards 1612. From the first plate only approximately 1575 copies were printed. This is the 2nd plate of Ortelius's 'Asia Nova Descriptio'. It has the lower case 'farfana' and the town 'Ara' above 'Aden' has disapeared. Notes: A very good example in excellent condition and decorative handcolor. The map is printed on the full sheet as published. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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