Italy - Sicilia; Mercator - Siciliae Regnum - 1621-1650

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Siciliae Regnum, a copper‑engraved map of Sicilia (Italy) by Mercator, from the 1621–1650 period with contemporary hand colour, image size 34 × 47.5 cm (sheet 48 × 55 cm) and good condition featuring a beautiful cartouche.

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A beautiful map of Sicily by G. Mercator, dating from 1644-1658
At the bottom left-hand corner is the inscription ‘Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio’. Depicts the Mediterranean island of Sicily (Sicilia) with a beautiful title cartouche. Features the cities of Palermo, Syracuse, Messina and Mount Etna. With German text verso.

Sheet size 48 x 55 cm, image size: 34 x 47,5

Condition
somewhat browned and a little stained, with traces of mounting in the upper corners verso and the centre fold backed in the white margin at the bottom, otherwise very good

A beautiful map of Sicily by G. Mercator, dating from 1644-1658
At the bottom left-hand corner is the inscription ‘Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio’. Depicts the Mediterranean island of Sicily (Sicilia) with a beautiful title cartouche. Features the cities of Palermo, Syracuse, Messina and Mount Etna. With German text verso.

Sheet size 48 x 55 cm, image size: 34 x 47,5

Condition
somewhat browned and a little stained, with traces of mounting in the upper corners verso and the centre fold backed in the white margin at the bottom, otherwise very good

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Sicilia
Map maker/publisher
Mercator
Map/book title
Siciliae Regnum
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
beautiful cartouche
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
34 cm
Width
47.5 cm
GermanyVerified
437
Objects sold
100%
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