Theatri orbis terrarum enchiridion
Book
1585
1585
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Printed book with engraved maps.
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Title | Theatri orbis terrarum enchiridion (published title) |
Materials and techniques | Blind-stamped parchment binding. |
Brief description | Book, Theatri orbis terrarum enchiridion : minoribus tabulis per Philippum Gallaeum exaratum, by Hugo Favolius and Philippe Galle, Antwerp: Christophe Plantin, 1585. |
Physical description | Printed book with engraved maps. |
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Gallery label | Medieval and Renaissance Galleries, V&A:<br> <br> MAP OF THE WORLD, IN 'THE THEATRE OF THE WORLD'<br> First published 1570 <br> Abraham Ortelius (1527–98)<br> <br> Regarded as the first modern atlas, the ‘Theatre of the World’ greatly influenced the public's geographical understanding of the world. Maps and text were collated from the most accurate cartography and information available. In this abridged version, the world map shows the extent to which America – the newly discovered fourth continent – had been charted by this time.<br> <br> Southern Netherlands (Belgium), Antwerp<br> Ink on paper; engravings<br> Theatri orbis terrarum enchiridion; 1585 abridged version<br> Printed and published by Christopher Plantin<br> Museum no. 218-1904<br> |
Object history | 17th-century (?) ownership inscription on title-page: 'Clementis Brechti ex Biblioth. J.H.p.m.' 17th-century (?) inscription on first flyleaf 'POssidet hunc librum Christ. Coel. [or Coch.] Alex' and on title-page: 'Alex'. 19th-century ownership inscription on first fly-leaf: 'M. Hertz. Steph.' followed by price? Was A.M.218-1904. |
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Library number | 218-1904 |
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Record created | October 30, 2018 |
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