Catalog Archive
Auction 179, Lot 639

"Abruzzo et Terra di Lovoro", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Central Italy

Period: 1610 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7 x 5.6 inches
17.8 x 14.2 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Gorgeous little map of central Italy showing the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo with a small bit of Molise. The spine of the Apennines runs along the middle of the map, with pictorial representations of cities and topography. The map is decorated with a charming strapwork cartouche containing a scale of miles. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7401:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor toning and a small damp stain along the top edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/16/2020

Archived