Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East
Period: 1613 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.3 x 5.8 inches
18.5 x 14.7 cm
This interesting small map extends west to Italy and includes part of northern Africa, but focuses on the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East and Arabia. The mountains, rivers, and cities of the region are well depicted, including Mecoa (Mecca), Eltaif, Al-Qanfaza, Aden, Sanaa, Zibith and Alaxa. The island of Bahrain (Baharem) is located in the Persian Gulf, here named Mare Elcatif. The map is adorned with strapwork title cartouche that incorporates a distance scale. French text on verso.
References: Ankary, p. 179; Tibbetts #63; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8100:351.
Condition: A
A nice impression with minor toning along the edges of the sheet.
