Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale corners and end-papers renewed

corners and end-papers renewed

light staining to lower margin and top right conrner

Probably published in 'De Nieuwe Groote Ligtende Zee-Fakkel' (the van Keulen firm was also known for composite atlases

numbered in and old hand

and published in the ‘Atlas Universel’

Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale corners and end-papers renewedThis miniature map of Normandy was engraved by brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius circa 1601 for a third epitome (or pocket version) of Ortelius atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. The Arsenius brothers had engraved maps for the full size folio Theatrum too, and this series of miniature maps rivalled and replaced Philip Galles earlier versions. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, printed area measures 8. 6 x 12. 5 cm. Modern hand colour,