AD 1584 · 16th century · Antwerp

Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 1, state 1.5

Abraham Ortelius

A newly added date coexists with progressively fading hachuring near the end of the first plate’s working life.

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Cartographer Abraham Ortelius
Engraver Frans Hogenberg
State Ort 1, state 1.5
Medium Copper engraving
Condition Date added beside the engraver’s signature; hachuring worn

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  • wear
  • date
  • world map

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