A. Tartaria, by Ortelius/Hulsius, from Ausszug auss des Abrahami Ortely Theatro Orbis, published 1604, (4.8 x 3.3"). Charming miniature map covering the northern part of Asia. Corea is depicted as a long peninsula protected by the kingdom of China and the Great Wall. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenberg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet, which was translated into German by Levinus Hulsius, and was published by Jan B. Vrients. German text on verso. References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Tooley p. 319; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8050:333. Condition: A nice impression with light soiling, most of it confined to the lower blank margin. (B+)

B. Tartaria, by Mercator/Hondius, from Historia Mundi or Mercators Atlas..., circa 1635 (7.4 x 5.5"). This handsome small map depicts the northern region of Asia fully engraved with mountains, forests, and towns. It includes part of China and the island form of Korea. The Anian Fretium separates Asia from Americae Pars. The map features a strapwork title and scale of miles cartouches. From the English edition of Mercator's Atlas Minor, which was published under the title Historia Mundi or Mercators Atlas by Michael Sparke and Samuel Cartwright. After acquiring the plates to the 1607 edition of the Mercator/Hondius Atlas Minor, Sparke republished the maps with text translated into English by Wye Saltonstall. English text on verso. References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8050:351. Condition: A crisp impression with a small wormhole near the left border. (A)

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