1588 Abraham Ortelius Antique Oval World Map - Rarest Edition, Ort 2:3 Baltics being surrounded by the many

being surrounded by the many collections of Catherine and the Russian Nobility

It was originally known as the planisphere projection

Behind the cathedral to the right lies the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe church built in the Brabantine late Gothic style

France was obliged to pay for the construction of a line of fortresses to protect the German Confederation against any future aggression by France

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1588 Abraham Ortelius Antique Oval World Map - Rarest Edition, Ort 2:3 Baltics being surrounded by the manyTitle : Typus Orbis Terrarum Date : 1588 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: Ort1 Size: 20in x 14 in (510mm x 370mm) This magnificent original hand coloured copper plate engraved rare antique Oval World map (Ort 2: 3) was engraved by Franciscus (Frans) Hogenberg and was published in the 1588 edition of Abraham Ortelius Atlas <i>Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. < i> To emphasis how rare this map is consider the following. Ortelius published a total of 6950 of