Price: £1,200.00

• Date: 1579
• Condition: AAA
• Colour: Uncoloured
• Size: 380 x 505 mm

Title: 'Turcici imperii descriptio', 1579 latin edition.

From Ortelius' 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum', the first regularly produced, and uniform format, modern atlas of the World.

Reference literature: MARCEL P.R. van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas Maps, An illustrated Guide, Number 168. "...Succeeded by plate 169 which has a cartouche with two putti at the top, rather than the present unornamented strapwork. Approximate number of copies printed: 1.675." From the next plate are ca 5.625 copies printed.

The map has a wealth of detail. Overall excellent condition.