TYPUS ORBIS TERRARUM

DOMINI EST TERRA ET PLENITUDO EIUS

  (The Earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof)

by  Petrus Bertius

 Published Amsterdam 1618 in "Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Septem." by Petrus Bertius

An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of the World.  

An oval presentation of Mercator's projection with an ornate strapwork surround which adds to the visual appeal.

Terra Australis Nondum Cognita (Southern land not yet known) dominates the southern hemisphere and is almost connected to the tip of South America and New Guinea. 

   A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text to verso. A very attractive map enhanced with expertly crafted later hand colouring. 

Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration. A wonderful example of this scarce and desirable map.

Approx. 5" x 3.5" (120mm x 85mm) map area only, with full margins beyond.

 Petrus Bertius 1565 -1629

Also known Pieter or Peter Bertius of Flemish birth he was educated at Leiden University and was a theologian, historian and mathematician of some standing, but is remembered chiefly for his cartographic works.

His brothers in law Joducus Hondius and Pieter Van Den Keere were also highly successful cartographers and  engraved many of the maps for the Tabularum Geographicum Contractarum.

 A  GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED ALMOST 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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