Subject: Greece
Period: 1590 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
5.5 x 4 inches
14 x 10.2 cm
Captivating miniature map shows the island of Euboea, or Negroponte, connected by a bridge even at this early point in history. Athens is shown in upper left of map. The sea is stipple engraved in the Italian style and filled with sea monsters, a title cartouche and a unique compass rose. On a full sheet of Italian text.
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Condition: A+
A nice clean example on a sturdy sheet.