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Antwerp, 1584. Copper engraving, taken from "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum...". Measurement cm. 47.1x 35.1 wider margins. Latin text on the reverse. The paper is adorned with artistic scrolls and is enclosed in an elegant frame.
Specialist Notes
Of great decorative level, the map contains information from Marco Polo onwards and is a synthesis of all the most modern information in the area. Taiwan is mapped for the first time, marked as I. Fermosa. In addition to India and the Indonesian archipelago mentioned in the title, the map also represents the regions of the Far East, including China and Japan. Beautiful decorated cartouche at the bottom left and noble coat of arms in the upper corner of the same side.
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