ORTELIUS Abraham, "Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus...", German edition of "Additamentum? 1584, 1591, 1597. Full hand-coloured, first state of this splendid map depicting the travels of St. Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean based on various sources. The title cartouche is flanked by two Biblical views including the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul at Malta. At the bottom is a verse of scripture from St. Pauls letters (Corinthians, 2:5). The Mediterranean Sea is highlighted with a pair of sea monsters and sailing ships. German text on verso. Signs of colour oxidization due to folding, and few small brown spots along middle-fold. Zacharakis 2493.