Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map most of the place names

most of the place names are in recognisable English

work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Somerset or who has Somerset in their heart

and very useful for all gentlemen that travel to any part of England

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

London Bridge

Old World Map, 1570 - The First World Atlas - by Abraham Ortelius Finish:Framed canvas map most of the place namesThis 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