Ortelius’ Miniature Map of Sicily Date of Publication_c.1655 The survey for this map

The survey for this map was made on the outward voyage of Lord Macartney's embassy to China and shows the entrance to Turon Harbour – Da Nang in modern Vietnam – and the course of the brig HMS Jackall

Cercle de Baverie

Il Ducato di Lorena (Lorraine)

An agreement with British Railways allowed Valentine and Sons to publish simplified versions of pictorial poster maps in a vastly reduced pocket format (the originals were originally printed as 40 x 50 inch quad royal posters)

a couple of small holes at fold intersections

Ortelius’ Miniature Map of Sicily Date of Publication_c.1655 The survey for this mapThis map of Sicily is from the second series of maps engraved by Philip Galle for the Epitome, the pocket atlas version of Ortelius Theatrum. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 7. 5 x 11 cm, black and white, Latin text on verso. References Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Ort 58