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2400517. MAP OF RUSSIA BY ORTELIUS, CA 1570.
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2400517. MAP OF RUSSIA BY ORTELIUS, CA 1570.
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MAP OF RUSSIA. ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae Descriptio. Auctore Antonio Ienkensono Anglo, Edita Londini Anno 1562. Antwerp 1570 or 1571.
Engraved map with cartouche, animals and vignettes referring to Marco Polo's travels. About 360x445 mm. Latin edition with number 46 on verso.
Van den Broecke, 162.2. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum first published 1570.
"Remarks: interesting folklore on eating, religion and "burial" of the dead in trees in texts and views on the right side of the plate" (Van den Broecke.) Based on the travels of Anthony Jenkinson, an English merchant and adventurer.
Condition
Steamstained, soiled, centerfold browned and with repair, some worming.
MAP OF RUSSIA. ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae Descriptio. Auctore Antonio Ienkensono Anglo, Edita Londini Anno 1562. Antwerp 1570 or 1571.
Engraved map with cartouche, animals and vignettes referring to Marco Polo's travels. About 360x445 mm. Latin edition with number 46 on verso.
Van den Broecke, 162.2. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum first published 1570.
"Remarks: interesting folklore on eating, religion and "burial" of the dead in trees in texts and views on the right side of the plate" (Van den Broecke.) Based on the travels of Anthony Jenkinson, an English merchant and adventurer.
Condition
Steamstained, soiled, centerfold browned and with repair, some worming.