Well-preserved example of Ortelius' map of the mythical Kingdom of Prester John, or the Abysinnian Empire. Taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l'Univers. Enriched with decorative cartouches, ships, and animal illustrations.


Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a cartographer and publisher, he was born and died in Antwerp.

Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-colouring, centre fold as issued, cartouches for titles and publishing privilege, French text on verso; sheet size: 41.8 x 54 cm.
Some marginal soiling.

Koeman III, Ort 32.