da Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

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Autore: Ortelius, Abraham

Anno: 1595

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Author: Ortelius, Abraham
Title: da Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
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Description: A 1595 edition of what is widely considered the first modern atlas. The Latin title translates to "Theater of the World" - an apt description for such a beautiful and historic book. For comparison our Rare Book Library also contains the first edition of this atlas published in 1570.

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