Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East
Period: 1682 (published)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.1 x 13.9 inches
46 x 35.3 cm
This beautiful map of the eastern Mediterranean region details the travels of Apostle Paul. It is richly decorated with scenes from St. Paul's travels in vignettes along the top and bottom and numerous sailing ships and a compass rose in the sea. This is the first state. Dutch text on verso.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #135-GI.
Condition: B+
A dark impression on a bright sheet, issued folding with minor offsetting, a bit of printer's ink residue, and a professionally repaired tear that extends 1" into image at bottom center. There is a bit of toning along the edges of the sheet.