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Abraham Ortelius: Palestinae Sive Totius Terrae Promissionis Nova Descriptio Auctore Tilemanno Stella Sigenens
Title: Palestinae Sive Totius Terrae Promissionis Nova Descriptio Auctore Tilemanno Stella Sigenens Map Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Description: A nice example of Ortelius' map of the Holy Land, from the 1572 German edition of his Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas. The map shows all of the Holy Lands with Egypt. In the upper left is a text box describing the region. In the bottom right is a fine title cartouche with mileage scale below it. Five sailing ships and a sea monster in the ocean. Condition Description: Minor tear, just touching printed image at centerfold. References: Van Den Broecke 171
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