Description
Description: Antique map titled ‘Tartaria sive Magni Chami Imperium’. (Tartary) This maps shows the cities of Rivdeo, Asturica, Leon, Aviles, Santillana, Bilboa, Burgos, Palencia, Camora and others.
This old antique engraved map originates from a rare 2 volume Hondius / Janssonius Atlas: ‘Atlas, das ist, Abbildung der Gantzen Welt ….’, published in 1633 in Amsterdam containing maps by Gerard Mercator, Jodocus and Hendricus Hondius and Johannes Janssonius. (ref: Koeman 1:322). This Atlas contains maps by Mercator, Hondius and early Janssonius edition maps. We carry most maps from the 2nd volume: France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Mid-East, Asia and America. Review our ebay store, website or inquire for any specific maps not listed.
Artists and Engravers: The carthographers / publishers associated with this Atlas are: Gerard Mercator (or Rupelmundanus, Gerard de Kremer, Cremer) (1512-1594), Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) and Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). One can find many references in online literature to these famous icons of cartography.
- Date: 1633
- Technic: Engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. We absolutely guarantee the authenticity of this item.
- Overall size: 22 x 18,1 inch
- Image size: 19,7 x 15 inch
- Condition: Fine nice dark print; general age related toning; some light staining in margins from handling; original middle fold from binding; At your request we can have this map coloured by professional antique map / print colourer (cost inquire).
- PartNumber: PCT-8086
- Storage Location: (BG) B34-32
- Price: 524,5 Euro / 615 USD / 8.900.000 IDR
