Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map The map mostly focuses on

The map mostly focuses on the classic 'West Country' of Somerset

a detailed engraving of London Bridge on the left

monochrome and wonderful map shows the ancient county of Warwickshire as it was in 1611

along with their counties

Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map The map mostly focuses onThis is a very fine example of the very first world map, first published by Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius in 1570. This map was originally handcoloured almost exactly 450 years ago and has been lovingly restored by The Unique Maps Co. Back in 1570, our understanding of the world wasn't quite what it is today. Parts of North America look right but Canada well, it's a little bit distorted. And South America looks very weird indeed. Australia and