Namur Limburg Low Countries Belgium Netherlands 1638 Mercator miniature map LowCountries Finland in the Sixteenth Century

Finland in the Sixteenth Century

the figures painted skillfully

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

Illinois by Richardson Silk

Namur Limburg Low Countries Belgium Netherlands 1638 Mercator miniature map LowCountries Finland in the Sixteenth CenturyLeodiensis 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].