1579 2nd Ed Repro Abraham Ortelius' Map Of The Americas, One Of The Most Iconic Maps Of The Western Hemisphere

This appears to be a hand colored reprint etching of an antique 1579 etching on chain laid paper (?).

Below information was found at: https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/67321/americae-sive-novi-orbis-nova-descriptio-ortelius

Ortelius's map of the Americas first appeared in the 1570 edition of Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. It went through three completely separate plates, as noted in Van Den Broecke. This is Ortelius's third plate, most easily recognized by the lack of a large westward bulge in the west coast of South America.

The map, which shows both North and South America, featured in Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world. Ortelius’ Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio is without a doubt one of the most recognized and influential maps of the Americas from the sixteenth century and it had a profound influence on contemporary cartography.
Second Edition (1579): Bulge in the southwestern part of South America. Large ship in the Pacific above 220 degrees on the Equator, with sails angled upward. Single degree gradations now appear along the equator. Strapwork outer border replaced with a series of half circles (triangular pattern used in border). Sea monster below Rio de la Plata is not as well engraved and the waves in front of the monster are much less obvious. The large erasure area visible southeast of the Rio de La Plata is now missing. Winged lions are atop the cartouche with more elaborate manes.

In-house shipping available.

Notes: The photos are an integral part of the condition report and often show things not listed.

Excellent condition

24-3/8" x 1" x 19-1/8"

Fine Art, Works on Paper

20%

Kirk Gilmore | (713) 298-4355 | kirk@gilco.net

Pickup Details

Shipping Available

White Mtns Estate Services-

1028 NH-16, Ossipee NH 03864

When to Pickup

Friday, 1/31, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday, 2/1, 10:30 am to 3:32 pm

Ask a Question

Report Item