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Auction 195, Lot 605
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"Taurica Chersonesus Nostra Aetate Przecopsca et Gazara Dicitur", Mercator/Cloppenburgh

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1632 (published)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.1 x 7.3 inches
25.7 x 18.5 cm
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Fine small map of the region north of the Black Sea encompassing the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. The map is based on ancient sources updated with regional names from the Middle Ages, including Podolia, Lithuaniae Pars, Russiae Pars, Crimea seu Tartaria Przecopensis, and Taurica Chirsonesus. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1890:353.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with remnants of hinge tape along the top edge of the sheet on recto and verso. There is a worm track at bottom right that has been repaired with old paper, with minor loss of image.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/15/2023

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