Subject: Eastern Europe
Period: 1655 (dated)
Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.9 x 15.4 inches
55.6 x 39.1 cm
This map focuses on the region between the Baltic and Black Seas and is filled with ancient place names. There is good detail of the political boundaries, cities, river systems, mountains, and forested areas in the region. Engraved by J. Somer. Dated 1655 but published in 1667.
References: Pastoureau, SANSON V [110].
Condition: B+
A crisp impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet with a "G[heart]G" watermark. There is a small stain in the title cartouche, minor marginal soiling, and chips in the bottom corners of the sheet. There are two short tears at top and short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have all been closed on verso with archival tape.