ILLYRICUM
by Petrus Bertius
Published Amsterdam 1606 by Cornelium Nicolai, in;
"Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Quinque"
An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of Illyricum, present day Slovenia and northern Croatia by Petrus Bertius. The title is displayed in a simple cartouche with the further title of Descriptio Illyrici in the upper margin. A fine map enhanced with attractive later hand colouring.
A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text to verso.
Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration.
Approx. 5" x 3.5" (120mm x 85mm) map area only, with full margins beyond.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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