"Polonia et Silesia", Mercator/Hondius
Subject: Poland
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.1 x 13.6 inches
46 x 34.5 cm
This handsome map depicts most of present-day Poland and a portion of the Czech Republic. The map is fully engraved to show cities, towns, villages, rivers, and mountains. Among the major cities to appear are Warsaw (Warzonia), Krakow (Craconia), and Wroclaw (Breslaw). Silesia is clearly outlined and labeled. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1900:1A.1.
Condition: B
A nice impression with full original color, color offsetting, light toning, and scattered foxing primarily confined to the blank margins.
