Title / Subject: 'Carthaginis celeberrim sinus typus' (the environs of Tunis)

Date: 1599-1616

Size: The printed area measures approximately 80mm x 105mm with margins beyond; Latin text verso

Description: An original antique copper-plate engraved map of the environs of Tunis, also showing the remains of a Roman aqueduct. It was published in Abraham Ortelius' 'Epitome Theatri Orteliani ...', a smaller 'pocket' version of his 'Theatrum Obris Terrarum'

Cartographer / engraver: A. Ortelius

Provenance: 'Epitome Theatri Orteliani ...', Antwerp, 1595

Condition: Very good condition. Age toning. Minor stain to left margin, not affecting the printed area. Please study all the images carefully to fully appreciate the condition.

Ref: #06611