Abraham Ortelius (Flemish, 1527-1598) Hispaniae vetris Decriptio..Abrah. Ortely., 1586 [Spain & Portugal]
Abraham Ortelius (Flemish, 1527-1598)
Hispaniae vetris Decriptio..Abrah. Ortely., 1586 [Spain & Portugal]
From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Published, Antwerp,1595, Latin text, and “D” on verso
Includes cartouche right corner with 17 lines noting people, places, mountains and rivers of an unknown location, with an inset map of the Gades or modern Cadiz
ENGRAVING WITH ORIGINAL HAND-COLORING
Paper size 16 ⅝ x 21 ⅛”
p.m. 14 ¾ x 19 ¼”
Ref: van de Broecke, Marcel P. R., Ortelius Atlas Maps, #193
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