Braun & Hogenberg’s Map of Limbourg Printed Area Measurement_70 x 103 cm sheet size Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is

Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is generally considered the first modern atlas of the world

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The cartouche of this map is dominated by the Hanoverian coat of arms

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Braun & Hogenberg’s Map of Limbourg Printed Area Measurement_70 x 103 cm sheet size Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum isThis map of Limbourg or Limburg is from the Civitates Orbis Terrarum, one of the most significant cartographic works of the late sixteenth century, printed over 45 year period between 1572 and 1617. It was the first systematic city atlas (containing the first accurate surveys of many towns) and was inspired in part by the scope of Abraham Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terarrum which gathered together the best available geographical information. Town views