Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrinatio et vitae


Name of map : Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrinatio et vitae

Cartographer : Ortelius (1527-1598)

Stock number : 5845

Map number : Ort 183; (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici III): 25P/I

State number of plate: second plate, second state;

Copy from edition: 1603 Latin; Page signature: V

Estimated number of copies printed: 3800

Estimated number of loose copies in circulation: 58

Area displayed : the Holy Land, surrounded by 22 medallions

                  depicting scenes from Abraham's life;

Plate size : 356 x 465 mm;

Paper size : 437 x 533 mm;

Margins, left : 35 mm, right: 33 mm;

upper : 32 mm, lower: 50 mm;

Paper thickness and quality: heavy and strong;

Paper color : recent coloring, expertly executed;

Imperfections

margins : some biblical references to Genesis in an old hand in the

right margin (1) and the bottom margin (7); slight foxing at bottom centerfold;

plate area: none;

verso : none;

Overall quality :perfect/EXCELLENT/very good/good/fair/mediocre/poor

Price : Euro 4350


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