Subject: Turkey, Cyprus
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
This handsome map of present-day Turkey includes several Aegean Islands and Cyprus prominently shown in the south. A fierce sea battle rages in the Mediterranean along with curious looking sea monsters. Two winged female creatures suspend the banner style title cartouche, and the map is further decorated with a surveyor holding an unusual vertical scale of miles. Dutch text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #8110:2.
Condition: A
Nice impression and color with wide original margins. There is a centerfold separation at top confined to the blank margin that is closed on verso with archival material and a large professionally repaired chip in the right blank margin.