1573 Abraham Ortelius Original Antique 1st Edition Map of The Island of Cyprus Java Algardi was not an architect

Algardi was not an architect

At the auction most of the atlas plates and some of the wall map were sold to Pieter Mortier (1661–1711)

reputedly a natural daughter of the Duke of Beaufort

employing a system of serial subscription to publications

with the title varying according to the language of the edition

1573 Abraham Ortelius Original Antique 1st Edition Map of The Island of Cyprus Java Algardi was not an architectTitle : Cypri Insulae Nova Descript 1573 Date : 1573 Size: 20 3 4in x 15in (525mm x 382mm) Ref #: 70794 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This extremely handsome and much sort after original antique map of the Island of Cyprus was published by Abraham Ortelius in 1573. There were a total of 6275 of these maps published between 1573 and 1641, with approx. 10% surviving to this day. This actual map is a true first edition or state (1573IG39A),