This copper plate engraved map spans the eastern Adriatic coast and the broader Western Balkans. It defines historic territories including Slavonia, Croatia, Carniola (Slovenia), Istria (Croatia/Slovenia/Italy), and Bosnia. Latin text to the verso, first line ending Regio-, indicating a first state of this important map of the Balkans. Condition: very good, uncoloured, wide margins, some mount burn. Sheet size: 54.4 x 39.8cm Platemark: 47 x 34.4cm
Publisher: Ortelius, Abraham
Date Published: 1570
Publication Place: Antwerp




