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Asia Title: Asiae Nova Descriptio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin Date: 1580 Size: [37,6 x 48,9 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Original copper engraving, oldcolored, published 1582 in Antwerpen in the atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". This is the 2nd plate of Ortelius's 'Asia Nova Descriptio'. It has the lower case 'Farfana' and the town 'Ara' has disapeared. The map is finely hand-colored in wash and outline, when published. A colored title cartouche is in the lower left corner. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with sea monsters. A highly decorative 16th century map of Asia. Notes: A very good example in excellent condition and original colors. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 7. Price: /
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