Lorraine France Lotharingia Nancy 1638 Mercator miniature map Nautical & Topo Charts gilt compartment decorations

gilt compartment decorations

bridges and unbridged river crossing

Little Daisy

Majority postally unused

Almost certainly among the earliest printed views of these three old Italian cities a collector can reasonably hope to own

Lorraine France Lotharingia Nancy 1638 Mercator miniature map Nautical & Topo Charts gilt compartment decorationsLotharingia Septentrional. (Europe, France, Kingdom of France, Lothringia, Lorraine, Nancy). Issued 1638, Amsterdam by Mercator. Early 17th century engraved map lovely hand color. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 6 1 2" H x 9" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 5 3 4" H x 7" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3. [PL104].