Spain Andalusia 1579 Abraham Ortelius Unusual Large Antique Map 16th Century





Edition: Antwerp, Christophe Plantin, 1579, First Plantin Edition, 16th century. On the verso of each map, a text exposes the knwoledge of the represented region. It is a huge success despite its high price (it is reputed to be the most expensive book of its century).