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ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-98). Typus Orbis Terrarum, [Antwerp:] 1587 [but 1598]. Hand-coloured engraved world map, galleon and sea monsters, elaborate border of strapwork and swag, medallions in each corner with classical texts by Cicero and Seneca, French text on verso (2 marginal repairs), 354 x 486mm. Shirley 158; Wagner 147.
"The oval world map used previously has been updated in two major respects: South America now assumes the more correct shape ... and the Soloman Isles are marked for the first time." (Shirley).
"The oval world map used previously has been updated in two major respects: South America now assumes the more correct shape ... and the Soloman Isles are marked for the first time." (Shirley).
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