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Mediterranean Islands: Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Malta, Djerba, Elba Title: Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin Date: 1598 Size: [36 x 47,5 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. 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 excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 141 Price: /
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