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

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

Estimation:€200

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