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Sicily Title: Siciliae Veteris Typus. Ex Conatibus geographicis Ab. Ortelii. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin Date: 1598 Size: [36,9 x 48,6 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, published 1598 in a French edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with three cartouches, in the top left centre the title cartouche with "privilegium", on the lower left side a cartouche with a list of uncertain places and peoples. In the upper left corner we find an inset showing the region of Syracus. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with ships, sea monsters and animals. Notes: A very good example in excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 211 State 3 Price: /
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