Author: Cornelius van Wytfliet
Publisher: Francois Fabri in Douay.
Year: 1605
Size: 8.8 x 11.2 cm
Reference: Quirino, 39 + 79. ; Not in Phillips.
Insulae Philippinae
₱220,000.00
In Stock
In Stock
Description
copper engraving. EXTREMELY RARE
The almost impossible to obain map from the 1st edition of Cornelius Wytfliet’s “Histoire Universelle des Indes Occidentales”. The first separate Philippine map was drawn by Petrus Kaerius in 1598. That plate was re-drawn by Wytfliet with slight changes, and was published by Francois Fabri in Douay in 1605. A second edition appeared in 1607 and a third in 1611. The Wytfliet copy differs from the Kaerius in that the title “Insulae Philippinae” has been placed across the entire top of the map instead of being enclosed in the cartouche at the left corner; naturally, the name “Petrus Kaerius” and “caelavit” were removed. As there were only 3 editions, the survival rate of this map is much lower than the Kaerius – this is only the 3rd time we are able to offer it for sale in 25 years.
Condition
ample margins, strong imprint on excellent paper which often is not the case; excellent condition, professionally cleaned.
