RUSSIAE MOSCOVIAE ET TARTARIAE DESCRIPTIO.

£1,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Russia Well-preserved example of Ortelius' map of Russia. Taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l'Univers. Enriched with decorative cartouches and illustrations. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a cartographer and publisher, he was born and died in Antwerp. Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-colouring, centre fold as issued, cartouches for titles and publishing privilege, French text on verso; sheet size: 41.8 x 54 cm. Mounted size: 52 cm by 65.5 cm. Koeman III, Ort 32.

• Binding: Hardcover

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