Abraham Ortelius – Antique & Rare Maps for Sale

1604 Abraham Ortelius Map – Thietmarsia. This lovely minature antique map is from a German edition of Ortelius’s epitome published in 1604. The map of the historic independent republic of Dithmarschen (Schleswig-Holstein, between the Elbe and Eider rivers) shows a number of towns and cities including Brunsbuttel, Merne, Busen, S. Anne and Meldorp, and has illustrative detail to rivers, marshes and forests. The map has a scale of distance, a decorative title cartouche, and a nice illustration of a ship. The map measures 4″ by 3″, has later wash hand colouring, and is in good condition with some wear of the paper and engraving and the lower margin margin is narrow and uneven. Sold on eBay: Jan 26, 2011  Winning bid: US $27.99

1604 Ortelius Map of Dithmarschen Germany

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