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"Taurica Chersonesus", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Ukraine

Period: 1631 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Black & White

Size:
8 x 5.8 inches
20.3 x 14.7 cm
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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.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #1890:352.1.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light toning and minor spots. There is minor soiling and dampstaining confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Price: $100

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