Maps, Asia, China, Korea, Japan, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Malaysia, Ortelius
"Asiae Nova Descriptio"
Hand-colored copper engraving
Published in the atlas; "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum"
by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)
Antwerp, ca. 1580
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Text about Asia in Latin language on the reverse side.
Original antique print
There is a paper loss at the top of this map (ca. 5 x 3 cm see scan) which has been repaired (filled with a copy of the missing piece)
Some parallel creasing along vertical centerfold. Small piece of upper right margin corner is missing.
Light creasing in lower right area.Crease in lower right margin.
Montage rests in upper corners of reverse side. Signs of use in margins.
Map image: 37 x 50 cm (14.5 x 19.6")
With regard to to the mentioned repair: $ 1400.00 (after 30% discount: $ 980.00)