Aegyptus antiqua

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Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598
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1595Format Extent
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Coloured map.
First appeared in Theatrum orbis terrarum, Additamentum V (Parergon)of 1595.
2 insets, 1 giving details of the coast between Alexandria and Heraclium; the other inset oval in shape and coloured yellow, gives the authorities for the map.
Latin text on verso: Aegyptus.