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OLDCOLOURED COPPERENGRAVING MAP BY HONDIUS / MERCATOR
F R A N C E - S A V O Y E N
TITLE
"SABAUDIA DUCATUS LA SAVOIÉ."
CARTOGRAPHER
Gerhard Mercator (1512-1594)
Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
PUBLISHER
Henricus Hondius, Amsterdam, 1631
DESCRIPTION
Attractive, oldcoloured map with the dukedom of Savoyen with parts of Switzerland, France
and Italy.
Large ornamental title- and scale of miles-cartouche. In the lower Corner with publisher note.
This map came from the German atlas „Abbildung der gantzen Welt ..." by Gerard Mercator
and Jodocus Hondius. Verso with text in German.
MEASUREMENTS
Leaf: 55,5 x 44,5 cm; Plate: 50 x 38 cm.
CONDITION
In good condition. Strong print and strong handmade paper. Nice contemporary oldcolouring.
In the margins some minimal brownstained.
Looks good and very decorative.
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
We confirm the legal acquisition and the perfect origin of this map.