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Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Malta, Djerba & Elba Title: Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Date: 1603 Size: [36,5 x 47,8 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / probably later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, published in a Latin text edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. Six maps on one plate. A very good example in excellent condition. Decorative doublepage map showing six islands in the Mediterranean Islands (Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Malta, Djerba, Elba). Sicily is prominently displayed in the center of the map, above the title cartrouche. Notes: A very good example in vivid handcolor. Minor lightstaining outside the image. Condition: VG Reference: Broe. 141 Price: /
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