Lot 03154

ORTELIUS Abraham, “Ελλας. GRAECIA, SOPHIANI./Abrahamo Ortelio descriptore”, 1579-1624. Depiction of ancient Greece, western Turkey and the Grecian islands based on the 1545 woodcut map by Nikolaus Sophianos. Architectural title cartouche flflanked by two mythological figures, and a strapwork scale of miles. Latin text on verso. Few tears along centerfold otherwise nice impression with wide margins. Map dim.50x35cm. Zacharakis 2495.