British Isles, Ortelius, 1584 or later.

"Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae, sive Britannicae Insularum Descriptio." (map of the British Isles) by A. Ortelius, published about 1584 or later. Copper engraved map with old hand colouring, the verso has one side blank, the other has Dutch text. Click here for detail showing part of the map (London area). FAULTS - old closed tear to the lower part of the centrefold extending a few cms into the map area, slight dampstaining to the upper portion, soft crease across the lower right corner. Further images can be sent on request. Size 49.5 x 34.5 cms plus wide margins, with good plate mark. Ref F5770