Subject: Northern Italy
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size:
17.2 x 14.1 inches
43.7 x 35.8 cm
This lovely map of the Emilia-Romagna region exhibits fine topographical detail and scores of place names, including Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Ferrara, and Cremona. The map is adorned with a strapwork title cartouche and a distance scale topped with measuring dividers. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #7014:1.
Condition: B
A nice impression with full original color and moderate color offsetting and toning. There is light scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins.