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Duchy of Milano Title: Ducatus Mediolanensis, Finitimarumqz, Regionu Descriptio, Auctore Ioanne Georgio Septala Mediolanense. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham. Published: Antwerpen, Platin Date: 1572 Size: [36,4 x 51,4 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, finely hand colored in wash and outline, published 1573 in a German text edition of the Atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" at Christopher Platin in Antwerp. A fine decorative early map showing Northern Italy with Milano in its centre. The map is extending from the gulf of Genoa towards 'Lago Maggiore' and 'Lago de Como'. The map is orientated with the north to the right. With many detailed place names, rivers and mountains. Ornated with a renaissance title cartouche, a coat of arms, a circle with mileage scale, a sailing ship and a sea monster. This map by Abraham Ortelius is based on the cartographic sources by Johannes Septala. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 125 Price: /
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