"Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor", Jansson, Jan
Subject: Turkey
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
This handsome map of present day Turkey, includes several Aegean Islands and features Cyprus prominently shown. A fierce sea battle rages in the Mediterranean along with curious looking sea monsters. Two winged female creatures suspend the banner style title cartouche and the map is further decorated with an unusual vertical scale of miles. French text on verso.
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Condition: B+
There is some faint toning in the map and fold separations and a couple of tears in the margins, not affecting the map.
