Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale light staining to lower margin

light staining to lower margin and top right conrner

more or less at the centre of the map

and published in the ‘Atlas Universel’

numbered in and old hand

corners and end-papers renewed

Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale light staining to lower marginThis miniature map of Normandy was engraved by brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius circa 1601 for a third epitome (or pocket version) of Ortelius atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. The Arsenius brothers had engraved maps for the full size folio Theatrum too, and this series of miniature maps rivalled and replaced Philip Galles earlier versions. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, printed area measures 8. 6 x 12. 5 cm. Modern hand colour,