Subject: Southern Italy
Period: 1623 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.1 x 13.5 inches
46 x 34.3 cm
This is a handsome map of the 'boot' of Italy showing the regions of Southern Italy and part of Sicily with details of mountains, rivers and cities. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche, a scale of miles and a sailing ship. North is oriented to the right. Latin text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7402:1.
Condition: B+
A clean, bright example with attractive color and a separation along a printer's crease that has been reinforced with archival material.