Corsica [and] Sardinia
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Corsica and Sardinia from a French version of the Mercator/Hondius atlas.
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Description
This early 17th-century copperplate engraved map shows the islands of Sardinia and Corsica, the second and fourth largest islands in the Mediterranean, respectively. Though they were once unified under Roman rule, by the mid-13th century their political courses had diverged sharply and today Corsica (home of Napoleon) is part of France, while Sardinia is an Italian region.
Each map labels place names and geographic features, while topography is depicted pictorially. Delicate hatching in the surrounding waters and a decorative strapwork cartouche make for an attractive aesthetic, indicative of the Golden Age of Dutch cartography.
The plates were originally designed by Gerard Mercator and published in 1589, though this is a later issue by Jocodius Hondius, published around 1610. French text on verso.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1610
Author: Gerardus Mercator
Sheet Width (in): 21.75
Sheet Height (in): 17.75
Condition: B
Condition Description: Sheet is moderately, but evenly, toned throughout and has several old paper repairs along the centerfold. Three tears, confined to the margins, have been repaired on the verso with archival tape, though residue from old cellophane tape repairs persists. A few small spots are also present in the margins and between the maps. Old color. Fair to good condition overall.
$250.00
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