Abraham Ortelius: Italiae Novissima Descriptio
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Cartographer:
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Abraham Ortelius
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Title:
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Italiae Novissima Descriptio
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Date:
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1602
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Published:
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Antwerp
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Width:
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20 inches / 51 cm
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Height:
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15 inches / 39 cm
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Map ref:
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IT3311
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Description:
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| This is one of the most celebrated maps of the Italy and a cornerstone of any collection. Geographically it is based on the eminent cartographer, Giacomo Gastaldi. Of particular note is the famous large vignette of Neptune and a mermaid swimming majestically off the Western Italian coast. Original hand colour. [IT3311] |