Subject: Northeastern Italy
Period: 1630 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.6 x 14.5 inches
49.8 x 36.8 cm
This map of northeastern Italy depicts the towns, rivers, and mountainous topography of the region. The map extends from Lake Garda in the west to the Adriatic Sea in the east and includes the cities of Venice, Verona, Montova, and Padua. Adorned with a strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso.
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Condition: B
A nice impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with light, uneven toning. There is a small abrasion along the centerfold and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that extends 5.5" into map image at bottom. Light dampstains and an archivally repaired edge tear appear in the bottom blank margin.