Philippo Gallaeo

Second edition in Latin under the title Epitome, with 109 maps: 1 map of the world, 4 maps of the continents, 7 of Asia, 4 of Africa, and 93 of Europe.
Each map has, facing it, a text on the history, topographical features and anecdotes related to the region represented. Alphabetical table of maps at end. This edition also has a preface from the engraver and the holder of the Privilege, Philippe Galle (1537-1612), followed by an allegorical engraving showing Prudence, Truth and the Omnipotence of God, as well as a Discourse on the Sea by Ortelius.
Contemporary limp vellum, ties lacking. Ink title to lower edge.<