Lot 06021

JANSSONIUS J., “CRETA Iovis magni, medio jacet insula ponto, ex conatibus geographicis Abrahami Ortelij”, 1632-1741. A handsome map of ancient Crete based on the map by Ortelius that he compiled from classical and contemporary sources. Decorated with a variety of ships, a sea monster, two compass roses and three strapwork cartouches. Without text on verso. Map dim.49x38cm. Vertical crease caused by the thinned paper (as issued). Zach.1711.