Item details: Lorraine. Lotharingiae Nova Descriptio
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£ 225.00
ORTELIUS, Abraham
Lorraine. Lotharingiae Nova Descriptio
Imprint: Antwerp, 1590-[1608]
340 x 500 mm., in fine recent wash colour, good condition,
This map of the wealthy region of Lorraine is drawn from two maps by Gerard Mercator which were published in 1585. The Ortelius was first published in the 'Theatrum' in 1590, this example with Italian text to the verso was issued in 1608. Meurer p. 37; Van den Broecke, M. #50.1.
Stock number:5620.