Name of map : Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrinatio et vitae
Cartographer : Ortelius (1527-1598)
Stock number : 6128
Map number : Ort 183; (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici III): 25P/I
State number of plate: second plate, first state;
Copy from edition: 1592 Latin; Page signature: 24
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 : 463 x 574 mm;
Margins, left : 55 mm, right: 60 mm;
upper : 50 mm, lower: 58 mm;
Paper thickness and quality: heavy and strong;
Paper color : recent coloring, expertly executed;
Imperfections
margins : tiny rust speck in top margin;
plate area: none;
verso : none;
Remark: one of the earliest prints of plate 183. Very wide margins.
Overall quality :perfect/EXCELLENT/very good/good/fair/mediocre/poor
Price : € Euro 4450