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Auction 188, Lot 532
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"Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia. Ger. Mercatore Auctore", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Western Balkans

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 14.9 inches
49 x 37.8 cm
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This handsome map shows the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice, present-day northeastern Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. It is decorated with an elegant strapwork title cartouche, compass rose, distance scale cartouche, and two sailing ships. Mercator is credited in the title cartouche, and Jansson's imprint appears beneath the distance scale. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2740:1.1.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary color and light printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/22/2022

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