Namur Limburg Low Countries Belgium Netherlands 1638 Mercator miniature map LowCountries Fine and uncommon old engraved

Fine and uncommon old engraved map with original hand color

the figures painted skillfully

24 nicely printed gravure black and white plates

Almost certainly organic glue which would allow the prints to be soaked off if desired

Finland in the Sixteenth Century

Namur Limburg Low Countries Belgium Netherlands 1638 Mercator miniature map LowCountries Fine and uncommon old engravedLeodiensis Dioecesis. (Europe, Low Countries, Belgium, Netherlands, Limburg, Valkenburg). 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. [PL103].