Fori Iulii Accurata Descriptio

(Friuli and Istria)


This is an original, colored engraved map of Friuli and Istria by Abraham Ortelius from 1595.

  • Title: Fori Iulii Accurata Descriptio
  • area or Location:  Friuli and Istria
  • Cartographer: Abraham Ortelius (1527 - 1598)
  • Year: 1595
  • Plate area size: 36 x 48cm
  • Technology: Engraving
  • Condition (Perfect/Very Good/Good/Fair/Fair/Poor): In good condition. Lightly browned for age.
  • Remarks: A rare, very decorative map of Friuli and Istria. The area shown extends from Villach in the north to Pula in the east, the Adriatic with Venice in the south to Feltre in the west. The map published by Abraham Ortelius in 1595 is supplemented by two elaborately designed scrollwork cartouches, a mile marker, sailing ships and sea monsters. There is Latin text on the back. Van den Broecke No. 119 - 1595L72.
English description:

A rare and very decorative map of Friuli and Istria. This genuine, copper engraved map depicts an area between Villach in Austria in the North, Pula in Croatia in the East, Venice in the Southwest and Feltre in the West. It was published by Abraham Ortelius in 1595. The map measures 36 x 48 cm (plate size) and is in good condition, showing only some light browning due to age. Latin text on verso. Van den Broecke No. 119 - 1595L72.
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Remarks: A rare, very decorative map of Friuli and Istria. The area shown extends from Villach in the north to Pula in the east, the Adriatic with Venice in the south to Feltre in the west. The map published by Abraham Ortelius in 1595 is supplemented by two elaborately designed scrollwork cartouches, a mile marker, sailing ships and sea monsters. There is Latin text on the back. Van den Broecke No. 119 - 1595L72. A rare and very decorative map of Friuli and Istria. This genuine, copper engraved map depicts an area between Villach in Austria in the North, Pula in Croatia in the East, Venice in the Southwest and Feltre in the West. It was published by Abraham Ortelius in 1595. The map measures 36 x 48 cm (plate size) and is in good condition, showing only some light browning due to age. Lat