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Abraham Ortelius: Asiae Nova Descriptio
Title: Asiae Nova Descriptio Map Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Description: Nice old color example of Ortelius' map of Asia, from the 1601 Latin edition of Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern world atlas. A marvelous misprojection of Japan and Southeast Asia. Very distinct Northeast Passage. Includes sailing ships and other embellishments. References: Van Den Broecke 7.
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