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This is a stunning collector's edition of maps showing the territory of Slovenia from the famous atlas of Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) entitled "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which is considered the first atlas of modern times. The first edition was published in 1570 and many more editions followed until 1612 when the last was published. The present edition reproduces seven original pages (43.5cm x 59cm, 17" x 23") from the Atlas, as it is preserved in the National and University Library in Ljubljana, Slovenia. There are five maps showing the territory of Slovenia (and some neighboring regions) as it was presented in the Atlas in the 16th Century. In addition, there is one map showing Europe ("Europae"), and another showing the famous Ortelius world map "Typus Orbis Terrarum." All the maps are in color and suitable for framing. The maps are preserved in a luxurious hand-made container. A booklet of commentary in Slovenian, English and German is also included in the edition, which contains information on Ortelius and his atlas. The booklet also includes a portrait of Ortelius and the original title page of the Atlas. This edition was limited to 999 numbered copies. 961-210-131-0.Ortelius, Abraham is the author of 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' with ISBN 9789612101312 and ISBN 9612101310.
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