World map from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius.
Typus Orbis Terrarum, twelve 19th century hand painted large ceramic glazed tiles after Abraham Ortelius. Each tile measures 25cm X 25cm.
Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598), the Flemish cartographer and geographer, is generally recognised as the creator of the first modern atlas.
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Saturday 9 May 2009
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Nothing like a beautiful old map!
love old maps- have one that I bid on at an auction- and found it to be lacking- but did some creative paper, matting and framing and enjoy seeing it everyday. you may just have inspired a post! thanks.
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