"Patriarchatus Romanus", Tavernier, Melchior
Subject: Europe
Period: 1667 (published)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.6 x 14.8 inches
52.3 x 37.6 cm
Fine handsome map of the Roman Empire, extending from North Africa to Great Britain, and east to the Balkans. Embellished with a beautiful strapwork cartouche flanked with mermen. Engraved by Abraham de la Plaetsen.
References: cf. Phillips (Atlases) #5222.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark, contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche. There is very light toning along the centerfold and a few small worm holes in the image at bottom.
