Catalog Archive
Auction 185, Lot 570

"Forum Iulium Karstia. Carniola, Histria Etc.", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Northwestern Balkans & Northeastern Italy

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 5.7 inches
18.5 x 14.5 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Charming small map of the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice, present-day northeastern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Two strapwork cartouches fill the Gulf of Venice. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7170:351.

Condition: B

A nice impression with moderate toning, light foxing, and archival repairs to a short tear in the right border and to another tear in the left blank margin.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $70

Closed on 11/17/2021

Archived