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Earliest edition of the Epitome of Ortelius and of the translation by Filippo Pigafetta (1533-1604), to appear in Italy.
Brescia: Compagnia Bresciana, 1598, 4to (190 x 132mm). Printer’s device on title, without blanc 06, woodcut headpieces and initials, 109 engraved maps in the text,a restored minor tear on title without any loss, later full vellum, double gilt fillet on covers, gilt decorations, Morocco title on spine.
Earliest edition of the Epitome of Ortelius and of the translation by Filippo Pigafetta (1533-1604), to appear in Italy. The charming maps, copied from the first Galle editions of the Epitome, are printed on the upper part of the recto pages, with text on the lower part and on verso. ‘The main difference from the originals is that the names of the regions were engraved at the bottom, outside the frame.’
Koeman III Ort 69; Van der Krogt 33A:01; Sabin 57702 (date misprinted 1589.
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