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Janssonius, Joan.Greece,Thraciae Veteris Typus Ex conatibus Geographicis Abrab. Ortelij; Petrus Kaerius Caelavit. Amsterdam, Janssonius Joan. 1649-60 [36 x 48,5 cm]
Copper-engraving, decorative handcolored in outline and wash. Latin text edition of this map, which is a deluxe edition printed on paper with wide margins and ruled throughout in red ink. This antique map of Thracia is engraved and published by J. Janssonius after the cartographical sources by Abraham Ortelius. Ornated in the upper left corner with a title cartouche and dedication to Ortelius.