"Taurica Chersonesus", Mercator/Jansson
Subject: Ukraine
Period: 1648 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Black & White
Size:
8 x 5.8 inches
20.3 x 14.7 cm
Fine small map of the region north of the Black Sea encompasses the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine. The map is based on ancient sources updated with regional names from the Middle Ages, including Podolia, Lithuaniae Pars, Russiae Pars, Crimea seu Tartaria Przecopensis, and Taurica Chersonesus. German text on verso, published between 1648-51.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1890:352.1.
Condition: A
On watermarked paper with a tiny spot at bottom right and light toning along the edges of the sheet.
