MERIAN Matthaeus the elder, “Cyprus Insula”, 1649 and later editions. Rare copper plate map (39x30cm) of Cyprus first appeared in Gotofred J., “Archontologia Cosmica…”, 1649. The map is based on the larger Blaeu’ s map issued c.1635 (Zacharakis 381, Stylianou entry 112), from which it has adopted the longitude corrections and the stunning title cartouche presenting Aphrodite sailing towards Paphos reclining on a couch on a shell-shaped sea-chariot drawn by her swamps. Light soiling, margins trimmed, otherwise fine without any tears or holes. Zacharakis 2298, Stylianou & Stylianou entry 120.