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Orteliuss theatrum orbis terrarum theatre of the world is considered the first. One of the first and greatest of the dutch map makers. Valuable books and manuscripts auction at christies. Ortelius atlas general atlases articles and essays general maps. For this work, large copper plates were engraved, and from time to time alterations were made in read more. Lausanne, sequoia, 1964 facsimile of the antwerpedition 1570.

The entire wikipedia with video and photo galleries for each article. Abraham ortelius, flemish cartographer and dealer in maps, books, and antiquities, who published the first modern atlas, theatrum orbis terrarum 1570. Written by abraham ortelius, strongly encouraged by gillis hooftman and originally printed on 20 may 1570 in antwerp, it consisted of a collection of uniform map sheets and supporting text bound to form a book for which copper. The theatrum orbis terrarum of abraham ortelius first edition 1570 is generally considered to be the first modern printed atlas a collection of maps, on leaves of the same size, bound in book form. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Excerpt from theatrum orbis terrarum ivlivs bal linvs, cclebrium rotins orbis v.

Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Includes 53 map sheets, with descriptive text on verso. This was the first time that the entirety of western european knowledge of the world was brought together in one book. Trained as an engraver, ortelius about 1554 set up his book and antiquary business. The 437yearold book, called the theatrum orbis terrarum, was the first attempt to pull together all the maps of the known world.

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