Subject: Northwest England & Northern Wales
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.3 x 14.2 inches
41.4 x 36.1 cm
This fine map covers northwestern England and northern Wales with the Isle of Man. It is beautifully engraved with a moiré patterned sea, elegant calligraphy, a fierce sea monster, and a large strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5111:1.1.
Condition: B+
A nice impression on paper with a coat of arms watermark, light toning, and a few spots of foxing.