Gerardus Mercator after Claudius Ptolemy

MC 10712

Sarmatia

"Asiae Tabula II."

Map of the European and Asiatic region of Sarmatia, with the Sea of Asov; at upper right decorative cartouche.

€ 780,-

Orig. coloured copper engraving by Gerardus Mercator after Claudius Ptolemy, from the first cartographic part of the Cosmography of Gerardus Mercator, printed and published by G. Kempen, 1st edition, Cologne 1578, 35,5 x 45,5 cm.

Paper a little bit stained, otherwise perfect condition.

Ref.: Koeman Vol. II,  Me 1, without privilege

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