Antique Maps Leen Helmink Antique map of World - Hemispheres by Ruscelli Click here or on the image for high resolution photos and scans. MAKER Ruscelli TITLE Orbis Descriptio PLACE ISSUED Venice FIRST EDITION 1561 THIS EDITION 1574 SIZE (hxw cms) 17.8 x 26.0 AREA SHOWN World - Hemispheres TECHNIQUE Copper engraving PAGE NUMBER SIGNATURE VERSO Italian text COLOURING b/w CONDITION The overall quality of this antique map is excellent DESCRIPTION Cornerstone map of the world, the first world map on double hemisphere projection. Sought-after also because here America is still connected to Asia. 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. Price € 1000 Antique Maps Leen Helmink