Subject: Northeastern France
Period: 1628 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.9 x 5.3 inches
20.1 x 13.5 cm
This attractive, reduced version of Mercator's map of the southern part of the Alsace region includes Nancy, St. Die and Epinal. Graphic engraving depicts the forested mountain terrain. Strapwork title and distance scale cartouches embellish the map. Latin text on verso, published in either 1628 or 1634.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4252:352.1.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression on a lightly toned sheet with a stain in lower blank margin.