Terceira - Azores - Tercera - Antique map

Author: Ortelius, Abraham

Publisher: Vrienst, Jan Babtist

Published: Antwerp

Publishing year: 1609

Terceira (Azores). "Tercera". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome. Published by J. B. Vrients in Antwerps, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, a cartouche with the scale of map ("Scala Milliarium"), a ship, 2 sea-creatures and Latin title above the map ("Tercera Insvla"). 9:12 cm (3 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch.).

Koeman III; map 6355:333; ed. 333:02/03 (1609/12 Epitome). - A miniature map of Terceira Island. Upper right corner cut off, ca. 2 x 3 mm affecting the picture, professionaly restored.

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Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, Tercera Terceira Azores Ortelius Vrienst Epitome 1609 map