Visscher - Orbis Terrarum Tabula

Date: c 1677

Condition: AA

Colour: Hand colour

Size: 31 x 47 cms

Title: Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita,

Dutch bible double-hemisphere world map with allegorical figure scenes of Europe, Asia, Africa and America in the 4 corners, inset solar charts according to Copernicus and Ptolemy, 2nd issue with the grant of privilege for 15 years printed below title, 

Very good condition with Dutch text on the verso, a central vertical and two parallel folds, slight marginal spotting, and minor foxing in the image.

Ref: [Shirley World 431], Amsterdam, [1677 or later]