Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

World maps; Cartography; Atlases

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (pronounced [tʰɛˈaːtrʊm ˈɔrbɪs tɛˈrːaːrʊm], "Theatre of the World") is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius and originally printed on May 20, 1570, in Antwerp,[2] it consisted of a collection of uniform map sheets and sustaining text bound to form a book for which copper printing plates were specifically engraved. The Ortelius atlas is sometimes referred to as the summary of sixteenth-century cartography. (from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatrum_Orbis_Terrarum )

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatrum_Orbis_Terrarum