Lot 08584

ORTELIUS Abraham. “ΘΡΑΚΗ Thraciae Veteris Typus“, c.1590. Double-page copper engraved historical map, showing northeastern Greece (incl. Mount Athos), southern Bulgaria and northwest Turkey with the Bosporus and Constantinople area, the ancient Byzantium presented in details. Two extensive text cartouches with listings of place names belonging to Byzantium & ancient Thrace. Three decorative cartouches. Marginal tears, light foxing and browning. Map dim.48x36cm. Zacharakis 2505.