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Antique map of East Indies by Ortelius

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| MAKER | Ortelius |
| TITLE | Indiae Orientalis |
| PLACE ISSUED | Antwerp |
| FIRST EDITION | 1570 |
| THIS EDITION | 1595 |
| SIZE (hxw cms) | 35.5 x 50.5 |
| AREA SHOWN | East Indies |
| TECHNIQUE | Copper engraving |
| PAGE NUMBER | 108 |
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| VERSO | Latin text |
| COLOURING | or.col. |
| CONDITION | mint |
| DESCRIPTION | One of the most splendid maps of Ortelius, this map has everything that makes sixteenth century maps so attractive. Lovely mermaids, gruesome sea monsters and shipwrecks included. The Portuguese coat of arms is shown prominently in the upper left. |
| GUARANTEE | We do not sell reproductions. We guarantee that this is a
genuine and original antique map that was published on or
near the given date. A certificate of authentication is
provided on request.
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