ORTELIUS, Abraham

Fori Iulii Accurata Descriptio; (An Accurate description of Friuli)

Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1603.

Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 14" x 18 3/4". Staining, toning and chips to margins, but otherwise is good condition.

Friuli is the northeast Italian region bordering Austria, Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. It's home to the sharp-peaked Dolomite Mountains and vineyards producing white wines. Ortelius' 1603 edition extends from Venice north to the Italian Alps and east to Trieste and Istria. Lovely depiction of Venice floating on several islands. Abraham Ortelius (1527--1598), a Flemish cartographer and geographer, is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history. He is known for his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which was the first modern atlas. Van Den Broecke 119

Binding: Unbound
Language: Latin

Price: $650.00

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