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Asia Title: Asiae Nova Descriptio. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin Date: 1574 Size: [37,4 x 48,8 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, published 1574 in Antwerp in the atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". First plate of Ortelius's 'Asiae Nova Descriptio'. From the first plate only approximately 1575 copies were printed. This is the 2nd state of the first plate of Ortelius's 'Asia Nova Descriptio'. It has the capital 'Farfana' and the town 'Ara' has disappeared. The map is printed on the full sheet as published, the lower margin is slightly narrow, however as published (just at about the engraved border line). Printed on good paper with a watermark: two crossed arrows. Notes: A very good example in excellent condition and decorative handcolor. A minor carefully, nearly not visible, mending at the lower centre fold. Condition: VG/Excellent Reference: Broe. 6. State 2 / 2. Price: /
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