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Auction 162, Lot 553
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"Taurica Chersonesus. Nostra Aetate Przecopsca et Gazara Dicitur", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1619 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.9 x 12.4 inches
40.4 x 31.5 cm
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Mercator's fine map of the region north of the Black sea encompasses the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. This map served as the basis of most other cartographer's depictions of the region throughout the seventeenth century. The interior is filled with large forests and mountains with little information on settlements except along the rivers. It is embellished with small strapwork title cartouches. French text on verso.

References: Vavrichin et al, p. 140-41; Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1890:1A.1.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with full original color on watermarked paper. There is light toning and minor scattered foxing.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $210

Closed on 4/26/2017

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