Theatrum orbis terrarum book

Theatrum orbis terrarum, or theatre of the world, was a novel concept in. Lausanne, sequoia, 1964 facsimile of the antwerpedition 1570. Find theatrum orbis terrarum by ortelius, abraham at biblio. For this work, large copper plates were engraved, and from time to time alterations were made in read more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. The theatrum orbis terrarum of abraham ortelius first edition 1570 is generally considered to be the first modern printed atlas a collection of maps, on leaves of the same size, bound in book form. His modern world atlas theatrum orbis terrarum, of which the first edition appeared in 1570, was compiled and printed in antwerp. Theatrum orbis terrarum classic reprint latin edition abraham ortelius on. Valuable books and manuscripts auction at christies.

The 437yearold book, called the theatrum orbis terrarum, was the first attempt to pull together all the maps of the known world. Excerpt from theatrum orbis terrarum ivlivs bal linvs, cclebrium rotins orbis v. Trained as an engraver, ortelius about 1554 set up his book and antiquary business. The entire wikipedia with video and photo galleries for each article. His theatrum orbis terrarum of 1570 is generally considered the first modern atlas. Ortelius atlas general atlases articles and essays general maps. Theatrum orbis terrarum classic reprint latin edition. This was the first time that the entirety of western european knowledge of the world was brought together in one book.

Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. One of the first and greatest of the dutch map makers. Written by abraham ortelius, strongly encouraged by gillis hooftman and originally printed on 20 may 1570 in antwerp, it consisted of a collection of uniform map sheets and supporting text bound to form a book for which copper. Orteliuss theatrum orbis terrarum theatre of the world is considered the first. Internet archive bookreader theatrum orbis terrarum. Available also through the library of congress web site as. Theatrum orbis terrarum was published at a pivotal moment in history, where cartography first began to prioritize science and accuracy over aesthetics. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.