[Southeast Asia]. Ortelius. Indiae Orientalis, Insularumque Adjacientium Typus. Double-page engraved map, from Abraham Orteilius's ''Theatrum Orbis Terrarum,'' Antwerp: 1574. 13 5/8 x 19 3/8 in. Latin text on one side of verso with folio 63 in lower margin. Early full hand-coloring, ocean decorated with two ships, whale, another large fish/monster, and two mermaids. Portion of America at upper right. Phillips (Atlases) 379. Double-page color reproduction of map in Suarez's Early Mapping Of Southeast Asia, pp166-7.
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Map very good, sepia ink notation in left margin and sepia ink splashes at upper margin edge. No information or description of any kind with regard to property listed shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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Quinn & Waverly Fine Maps & Atlases
3:30 PM PT - Apr 10th, 2008
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