Corsica Sardinia Italy Italia c.1605-20 Mercator minor rare hand color map English Colonies Note the fairly light old

Note the fairly light old damp staining in two bottom corners with evidence of tide mark

Partie Occidentale- China- Laos

Attractive antiquarian 1/4 leather binding

Joshua Gilpin

Peterson's Magazine

Corsica Sardinia Italy Italia c.1605-20 Mercator minor rare hand color map English Colonies Note the fairly light oldThe Islands of Corsica and Sardinia Italy. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe) Issued c. 1600 1620, Europe. After Mercator, this called Mercator Minor map. Scarce early 17th century engraved map, with lovely hand color. Strapwork titles cartouche. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, text on reverse as issued, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 7" x 10 7 8" . Engraved Area Measures c. 5 3 8" x 7". B15923