Abraham Ortelius ( 1527 - 1598 ) was a Belgian Brabantian cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer, recognized as the creator of the first modern atlas. Abraham Ortelius s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 48.08 USD for Daniae Regni Typus in 2004 to a remarkable record 85314.8 USD for Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. in 20