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Theatri orbis terrarum enchiridion

Book
1585
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book with engraved maps.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTheatri 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.
Dimensions
  • Binding height: 178mm (closed) (Note: Measured in Book Conservation measuring box)
  • Width: 125mm (closed) (Note: Measured in Book Conservation measuring box)
  • Depth: 30mm (closed) (Note: Measured in Book Conservation measuring box)
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.
Other numbers
  • Drawer 1 (e) - NAL Pressmark
  • A.M.218-1904 - Previous National Art Library accession number
Collection
Library number
218-1904

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Record createdOctober 30, 2018
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