Abrahamus Ortelius (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Facismile. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Abrahamus Ortelius. Facsimile edition: Lausanne, Editions Sequoia, 1964. A complete, original-size facsimile atlas of the hand-colored 1570 Latin edition of Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, held at the University Library of Leiden. Elephant Folio 16.5" x 11.8". Red cloth boards with gilt titles. 53 photographic lithographs of maps, all in color; Latin text. Pages are joined into the atlas with binder stubs to lay flat when opened; highest quality heavy paper. Two light and small corner creases near end of volume; contents are otherwise, in fine condition. Light rubbing to head of spine. A beautifully produced facsimile. The Ortelius Atlas, or the Theatrum orbis Terrarum, was written, expanded, and continuously republished in seven languages between 1570 and 1624. Alongside true-to-scale maps, the manuscript contains assembled information about the lands depicted and is illuminated with charming images. Abraham Ortelius, a Flemish geographer and cartographer, composed some of the most influential map series of the Middle Ages. His atlas represents the crowning of his most important work.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Facsimile Edition. An impressive facsimile of the Antwerp 1570 edition, with all the original maps and text. Clean, tight and sound copy in publisher's decorative faux leather binding. Some light wear, small scratches etc. Top of spine with a bump. Small ownership label removed from front free end paper. Presentable copy, no. 53 of 175 only. Folio size - 16" by 11". Quite heavy. NO extra postage will be requested. Not paginated. Size: Folio. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Medical & Anatomy; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 24395.

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Near Fine. A complete facsimile edition of the University of Leiden's 1570 hand-coloured Latin edition of Ortelius' Atlas, including the accompanying history of the text by Dr. C. Koeman. Both volumes are in unfaded full pale brown smooth morocco decorated in gilt. Spine is decorated in gilt and partly faded. The editions come with the original slipcase, which is in very good condition with minor edge ware and a little spotting to the panels. 53 photographic lithographs of maps with accompanying Latin text make up the body of the main volume. Pages are joined into the atlas with binder stubs to lay flat when opened. Front endpaper has a 5cm crack at the foot of the gutter and the rear endpaper is uncracked at the gutter. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. No ownership marks. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: 53 + 64pp., many maps & illustrations, 42 x 30 cm. No ownership marks.

Lederen band, editie van 175, dit is nummer 117. 41 x 28.5 cm. *in mooie staat. Deze facsimile-uitgave van Abraham Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum werd op 20 mei 1970 in een beperkte oplage van 175 exemplaren uitgegeven door Standaard Uitgeverij te Antwerpen ter herinnering aan het feit dat de eerste uitgave op 20 mei 1570 te Antwerpen verscheen. Dit is nummer 117. 0 g.

Condition: UsatoComeNuovo. Cet ouvrage, qui fait partie d'une collecton de Fac-Similes et dont l'originalese trouve a la biblioteque de l'Universitè de Leyde. Formato, 42x30, molte tavv. a col. ril. con cust. rigida.