1573 Abraham Ortelius Original Antique 1st Edition Map of The Island of Cyprus Java Algardi was not an architect

Algardi was not an architect

but the primary focus of the map is Tartaria

reputedly a natural daughter of the Duke of Beaufort

At the auction most of the atlas plates and some of the wall map were sold to Pieter Mortier (1661–1711)

1573 Abraham Ortelius Original Antique 1st Edition Map of The Island of Cyprus Java Algardi was not an architectTitle : Cypri Insulae Nova Descript 1573 Date : 1573 Size: 20 3 4in x 15in (525mm x 382mm) Ref #: 70794 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This extremely handsome and much sort after original antique map of the Island of Cyprus was published by Abraham Ortelius in 1573. There were a total of 6275 of these maps published between 1573 and 1641, with approx. 10% surviving to this day. This actual map is a true first edition or state (1573IG39A),