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This is one of the most recognisable of all the early maps of the British Isles. It was published by Abraham Ortelius in his ‘Theatrum Orbis Terrarum’ first published in 1570, the first modern atlas. This example was issued in the French text edition of 1587 with the pagination 9 to the verso. The map is derived from Gerard Mercator’s eight sheet wall map of 1564. It is a beautifully designed plate with a nice balance between accurate cartographic information and ornate decoration. The map is orientated with north to the right and the Royal Coat of Arms are depicted upper left. Shirley speculates that the engraver was Frans Hogenberg. Van Den Broecke 16; Shirley British Isles no. 86.
ORTELIUS, Abraham

Angliae, Scotiae et Hiberniae, sive Britannicar:Insularum Descriptio

Antwerp, 1570-[87]
345 x 500 mm., in fine modern wash colour, a small wormhole by the cartouche lower right repaired, otherwise in good condition.
Stock number: 6982
£ 1,100
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