Ancient World, Inspired by Ptolemy's Geography, Parergorn edition, Antwerp from the collection of M | Artwork Archive

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Abraham Ortelius
Ancient World, Inspired by Ptolemy's Geography, Parergorn edition, Antwerp, 1590
Copper engraving, laid paper, hand-coloured
39 x 51 cm
Framed: 52.5 x 72.5 cm
Installed

Subject Matter: rare collectible piece
Collections: Maps, Old Maps, World map

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