Maps, Greece, Macedonia, Bertius
"Graeciae Descriptio" Copper etching by Peter Bertius (1565-1629) for Philipp Cluver Philipp (1580 - 1623) , an early author of historic maps. His works were published long beyond his lifespan. The This map comes from a pocket size atlas (duodez): Philippi Cluverii. Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam veterem quam novam Libri. Amsterdam, 1661. Originally colored.Centerfold.
Margins have been widened.. Minimal foxing.
Size: ca.12 x 12,5 cm (ca.4.72 x 4.92").
This historical map is divided into the regions of ancient Greece. The green part in the north is Macedonia. In the far northwest is part of ancient Illyria. In the northeast are the Dardenells and part of the Sea of Marmara.In the southeast is the pink island: Astipálía.
Original antique print