Gerardus Mercator after Claudius Ptolemy

MC 11712

The Caucasus between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea

"Asiae Tabula III."

Map of the Caucasus between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, with the regions of Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and eastern Turkey; at upper right decorative cartouche.

€ 800,-

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 x 45,5 cm.

Paper a little bit stained, otherwise perfect condition.

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

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