Ortelius/Galle P.: CRETA, fine 16th century copper engraved map of Crete, 11x 8 cm, fine condition. Although Zacharakis has only one general reference (Zacharakis 2517) for all the small maps of Ortelious provenance for Crete, the maps differ, specially between the fine early editions of late 16th century and the later editions. As it is obvious from the photo of the reference map in the catalogue, our copy is different, the sea monsters and the ships at the sea (neither exist in the reference map), as well other differences as several more place names in the map etc, definitely characterized the map at least a variant Not in Zacharakis. Our copy comes from the Epitome du Theatre du Monde, printed in Antwerp in 1577 by the famous Plantin press and these maps have been prepared by Philippe GALLE, after Ortelius. High quality and sharp engraving, not in Zacharakis. Very rare