(World) Universi Orbis Descriptio

Mapmaker: Magini & Porro

(World) Universi Orbis Descriptio

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  • (World) Universi Orbis Descriptio

    Based on Ortelius' world map done on an oval projection, here, a crisp hand colored engraving with six surrounding cherub wind heads. Depicts a vast southern polar continent that appears to include portions of northern Australia.

    Condition is very good. Image size is approximately 5.5. x 7.25, on a sheet of overall size is approximately 13.5 x 9