Sold2018Hungariae Descriptio, Wolfgango Lazio Auct 16C MapHungariae Descriptio, Wolfgango Lazio Auct. 16th century map. Double-page engraved map of Hungary from Abraham Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Theatrum, [1592]. Good condition, laid down. Image measures 14See Sold Price
Sold2022Hungary.- Ortelius (Abraham) Hungariae Descriptio,Hungary.- Ortelius (Abraham) Hungariae Descriptio, Wolfgango Lazio. Auct., map showing Hungary, eastern Transylvania, and Bulgaria, engraving with some early hand-colouring, an excellent impression onSee Sold Price
Sold2017Ortelius: Antique Map of Lake Como, 1574Map: Larii lacus vulgo comensis descriptio, auct. Pavio Jovio. Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius Printing Date: 1574 Medium: Copperplate engraved map. Size: 16 x 21.5 Publisher: Antwerp: Ant Coppenius DiSee Sold Price
Sold2022Hondius - Asiae Nova Descriptio, MapJodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Asiae Nova Descriptio auctore Jodoco Hondio, Amsterdam, circa 1606-1620, in two sheets, page numbers and decorative engraving verso, engraving on laid paper with hand coloSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ortelius 16th Cent. ''Americae Siv Novi Orbis' MapAbraham Ortelius 16th Cent. ''Americae Siv Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio'' Map Engraving. Hand tinted Western Hemisphere map of America circa 1570-73, printed in Antwerp. Gallery framed with glass on botSee Sold Price
Sold2022British Isles.- Ortelius (Abraham) Britannicarum Insularum Vetus Descriptio, two-sheet map ofBritish Isles.- Ortelius (Abraham) Britannicarum Insularum Vetus Descriptio, two-sheet map of ancient Britain, probably engraved by Jan Wierix, with four ornate strap-work cartouches, a naval battle iSee Sold Price
Sold2022Chetwind - Americae Descriptio Nova, MapAmericae Descriptio Nova, published by Philip Chetwind, London, 1666, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper, plate 13-3/8 x 16-5/8 in., sheet 14-1/4 x 17-1/4 in., black painted wood frame, 17-1/4 x 2See Sold Price
Sold2022China.- Ortelius (Abraham) Chinae, olim Sinarum regionis, nova descriptio, 1584 [but slightlyChina.- Ortelius (Abraham) Chinae, olim Sinarum regionis, nova descriptio, detailed map centred on China and based on the work of Jorge de Barbuda, a Portuguese Jesuit also known as Ludovicus GeorgiusSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ortelius Map of AsiaOrtelius, Abraham (1527-1598). Asia Nova Descriptio. Engraved map with original hand color in full. Antwerp, 1570 (Latin Edition). 26" x 33 1/2" sheet, 37" x 45" framed A marvelous misprojection of JaSee Sold Price
Sold2023Visscher Map of South East AsiaVISSCHER, Nicolas (1618-1679). Indiae Orientalis, nec non Insularum Adiacentium Nova Descriptio. Engraved map with great original hand color in full. Amsterdam, c. 1698. 20 1/2" x 24 1/8" sheet. ThisSee Sold Price
Sold2024Six Maps including Visscher's Map of America[SIX MAPS] 1. VISSCHER, Nicolas (1618-1679). Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae descriptio. Engraved map with original hand color. Amsterdam, c. 1677. 20" x 24" visible, 29 1/2" x 33 1/2" framSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ortelius (Abraham), Angliae, Scotiae et Hiberniae, SiveOrtelius (Abraham) Angliae, Scotiae et Hiberniae, Sive Britannicar Insularum Descriptio, copper engraved map, from Ortelius’ ‘Theatrum Orbis Terrarum’, hand coloured, Royal coat ElSee Sold Price
Sold2020British Isles.- Ortelius (Abraham) Angliae, Scotiae, etBritish Isles.- Ortelius (Abraham) Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae, sive Britannicar Insularum Descriptio, Ortelius' earliest map of Britain, oriented with north to the right, and embellished with twoSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ortelius Antique Map: Asiae Nova DescriptioTitle/Content of Map: Asiae Nova Descriptio Date Printed: 1588 Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius Material/Medium: No color, strong impression. Spanish text on verso. From the first modern atlas- the TheaSee Sold Price
Sold2022BRITISH ISLES LILY (GEORGE) Britanniae insulae quae nunc Angliae et Scotiae regna continet cum H...BRITISH ISLES LILY (GEORGE) Britanniae insulae quae nunc Angliae et Scotiae regna continet cum Hibernia adiacente nova descriptio, double-page engraved map, land masses hand-coloured, title cartoucheSee Sold Price
Sold2022ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio.ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio. Double-page engraved map of the Western Hemisphere. 17½x22¼ inches sheet size, wide margins, Spanish text on verso; uncolored; cSee Sold Price
Sold2020WIT, FREDERICK de. Novissima et Accuratissima TotiusWIT, FREDERICK de. Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio. Double-page engraved map of the Americas showing California as an island. 20x23½ inches sheet size, ample margins; originSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ireland.- Ortelius (Abraham) Eryn. Hiberniae,Ireland.- Ortelius (Abraham) Eryn. Hiberniae, Britannicae Insulae, Nova Descriptio. Irlandt, the first map of Ireland to include any geographic details, based on Mercator's 1564 wall map of the BritisSee Sold Price
Sold2020ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Palestinae sive Totius TerraeORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Palestinae sive Totius Terrae Promissionis Nova Descriptio. Double-page engraved map of the Holy Land. 17½x22¼ inches sheet size, wide margins, Latin text on verso; originSee Sold Price
Sold2023ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio. Antwerp, ca 1572.ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio. Antwerp, ca 1572. Engraved map of the Americas with hand-coloring in wash and outline, visible area 15 3/4 x 20 3/4 inches (40See Sold Price
Sold2023Mercator, Rumold (1545-1599) World MapAn engraved double-page double hemispheric world map, "Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio". Dimensions:Sight is 11 1/4" x 20 3/4", the frame 21" x 29 1/2". Provenance:From a Philadelphia Collection.See Sold Price
Sold2017Ortelius: First Map of Japan in European Atlas, 1595Title: Iaponiae Insulae Descriptio. Ludoico Teisera Auctore. [first map of Japan published in European atlas] Map maker: Abraham Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Place and Year: Antwerp, 1595 DimensiSee Sold Price
Sold2022Abraham Orthelius, Americae Sive Novi, Vintage MapABRAHAM ORTELIUS (Belgian, 1527- 1598), Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio, 1602, vintage copper engraved map with hand-coloring, possibly later print, image: 15.5 x 19 inches, framed: 20 x 24.5See Sold Price
Sold2018Ortelius: Antique Map Culiacan, Mexico/West Indies 1579Title/Content of Map: Culiacanae, Americae Regionis, Descriptio./Hispaniolae, Cubae, Aliarumque Insularum Circumiacientium, Delineatio Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius Place & Date: Antwerp / 1579/1592See Sold Price
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