March Auction
Lot 148:
Antique 17th C Gerard Mercator map of the Western Balkans, titled Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte
Description
Antique hand tinted map of the Western Balkans, titled Sclavonia, Croatia, Bosnia cum Dalmatiae Parte, was originally produced by the renowned cartographer Gerard Mercator (1512-1594).
Key Details
Cartographer: Gerard Mercator, a pioneer in modern cartography.
Time Period: While Mercator created the original plates, this specific edition likely dates from c. 1610-1650, published after his death by his successors, such as his son Rumold or the Hondius family.
Region Covered: The map depicts Sclavonia (Slavonia), Croatia, Bosnia, and parts of Dalmatia.
Unframed, measures 18 inches H x 24.5 W.
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