ORTELIUS, A. - Sardinia / Sicilia.. / Corfu / Zerbi.. / Elba / Malta..

From a rare Spanish text edition.Six very fine and early maps on one sheet. Including the islands of Sardinia, Sicily, Corfu, Zerbi, Elba and Malta. The map of Malta has a sinking ship at Cala di S.Paulo, where Saint Paul is supposed to have ship wreaked and landed. Copper engraving with Spanish text on verso. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a cartographer and publisher, who is born and died in Antwerp. Published first modern uniform Atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Atlas of the Whole World). Very attractive original colours.