1607 – G. Mercator – Taurica Chersonesus

Title:                      “Taurica Chersonesus” 

Description:

One of the earliest maps of the region north of the Black Sea, the Crimea and the southern steppes of Ukraine, known in ancient times as Taurica Chersonesus, by Gerard Mercator.

The map comes from Jodocus Hondius Latin edition pocket atlas “Atlas minor” published by Cornelius Claesz and Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam, 1607.

Cartographer:                    Gerardus Mercator (1512 – 1594)
Sheet size:                             22.7 x 18.0 cm
Year:                                        1607
Technique:                            copper engraving
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Condition:
Very good, original condition.

This is an original antique map published in 1607 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity