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Abraham Ortelius	LJ 2538
	China "Chinae, olim Sinarum regionis, nova descriptio. auctore Ludovico Georgio." Orig. coloured copper engraving from 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' by Abraham Ortelius, published by Vrient, Antwerp 1612, 37 x 46,5 cm. A very attractive example with wide margins, exquisite original colours and in a perfect condition. Walter 11F, van den Broecke 164. sold
First map of China published in a Western atlas. Made after a manuscript map of Ludovicus Georgius (Luis Jorge de Barbuda, Portuguese Jesuit and cartographer), which reached Ortelius via Benito Arias Montano. The map is orientated to the west.
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LJ 2538