Table of Contents

Foreword to the second edition i Abraham Ortelius, a short biographical sketch ii History and development of Ortelius' atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum iii What will you find in this guide? iv List of all plates used in Ortelius' Theatrum v Index of map plates by area vi Index of map plates by title vii References as they occur in this book

About the Author

Dr Marcel van den Broecke has specialised in Ortelius' maps over the last 25 years. He is considered to be the specialist in this subject and his numbering of Ortelius atlas maps has gained acceptance in map trade as well as map research.