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Title: Creta Iouis magni, medio iacet insula ponto. Ex conatibus geographicis Abrahami Ortelii. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Moretus Balthasar Date: 1624 Size: [34,2 x 49,1 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, published 1624 in the famous historical Atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. Finely later hand-colored in wash and outline. Four maps on one plate: Corsica, the Ionian Islands (Cephalonia, Zacynthus, Corcyra), Sardinia and Crete. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map at the bottom is ornated with ships, sea monsters and animals. At the bottom we find two cartouches with listings of antique place names and explanations. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 217 Price: /
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