Ortelius’ Miniature Map of Sicily Date of Publication_c.1655 An agreement with British Railways

An agreement with British Railways allowed Valentine and Sons to publish simplified versions of pictorial poster maps in a vastly reduced pocket format (the originals were originally printed as 40 x 50 inch quad royal posters)

Cercle de Baverie

which in Abbey’s words

reduced from the highly accurate Ordnance Survey

Ortelius’ Miniature Map of Sicily Date of Publication_c.1655 An agreement with British RailwaysThis map of Sicily is from the second series of maps engraved by Philip Galle for the Epitome, the pocket atlas version of Ortelius Theatrum. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 7. 5 x 11 cm, black and white, Latin text on verso. References Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Ort 58