Subject: Western Balkans
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographiam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.8 x 6.3 inches
19.8 x 16 cm
Attractive historical map of the Dalmatian coast from Italy to Greece. The map is derived from Ortelius' map of the same title, which was based on Gastaldi's map of southeast Europe (1560) and other information from ancient sources. Decorated with an oval strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius.
References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #25.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet.