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Abraham Ortelius: Cambriae Typus Auctore Humfredo Lhuydo . . .
Title: Cambriae Typus Auctore Humfredo Lhuydo . . . Map Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Description: Ortelius' map is the first printed map of Wales. The present example appeared in Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world. Ornate cartouche and many sailing ship and sea monster. The map is based upon Mercator's 1564 wall map of the British Isles in 8 sheets and Lhuyd's manuscript map of 1568. Condition Description: Old Color References: Van den Broecke 21.
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