1616 – P. Bertius – Tartaria

Title:                      “Descriptio Tartariae.” & “Tartaria”

Description:

Very decorative miniature map of Tartaria, covering Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and China including the Great Wall.

Comes from Petrus Bertius pocket atlas in Latin “Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Septem…” engraved by Jodocus Hondius the Younger in Amsterdam, 1616.

Cartographer:     Petrus Bertius (1565 – 1629)
Sheet size:              19.2 x 12.3 cm
Year:                         1616
Technique:             copper engraving
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Condition:
Good, original condition. Few light marginal waterstains.

This is an original antique map published in 1616 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity