The Old Print Shop

Hollandt comitatus Utricht episcop.

  • ARTIST: Gerard Mercator

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Jodocus Hondius

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: c.1620

  • EDITION SIZE: 13 5/8 x 18 3/4" (34. x 47.8 cm) plus margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: Mercator's beautiful map of Utrecht in northern Holland. Embellished with Mercator's classic strapwork cartouche, a galleon under sail and a sea monster.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: French text on verso.

  • CONDITION: Good condition save for minor mat line and repaired splitting along centerfold. Period hand coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps