Lot 08378

MERCATOR Gerardum, “Macedonia Epirus et Achaia / Per Gerardum Mercatorem cum Privilegio” from “Atlas Novus” or ” Descriptio Maris..” 1638-1680.

Beautifully copper plate map, partly hand-coloured, with an impressive decorative title cartouche.

The map presents both ancient and late 16th – middle 17th century toponyms. Macedonia is divided in the eastern part named “Iamboli” and the western part named “Macedonia”, while, according to the text on reverse (in Latin), Macedonia extends from the Ionian to the Aegean Sea. Further descriptive text about the boundaies and history of Epirus & Achaia.

Map. dim. 44x36cm with full margins. Overall toning, srip of later paper reinforcing attached along middle-fold on reverse. Zacharakis 2216, “Μακεδονία Χαρτογραφία και Ιστορία”, ΜΙΕΤ, 19 & 53.