1588 Abraham Ortelius Antique Oval World Map - Rarest Edition, Ort 2:3 South America showing the Straits of Anian

showing the Straits of Anian extending from Buttons Bay west towards the Pacific Ocean

probably to avoid the possibility of having his ship seized by the Chinese for payment of the debts owed them by the Imperial Asiatic Company of Trieste

An uncommon chart designed to display magnetic variation in the Pacific

for a variety of historical and commercial reasons

exerted a strong influence in Europe for centuries

1588 Abraham Ortelius Antique Oval World Map - Rarest Edition, Ort 2:3 South America showing the Straits of AnianTitle : Typus Orbis Terrarum Date : 1588 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: Ort1 Size: 20in x 14 in (510mm x 370mm) This magnificent original hand coloured copper plate engraved rare antique Oval World map (Ort 2: 3) was engraved by Franciscus (Frans) Hogenberg and was published in the 1588 edition of Abraham Ortelius Atlas <i>Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. < i> To emphasis how rare this map is consider the following. Ortelius published a total of 6950 of