The Turkish Empire.
P. Kærius Cælavit.
[London, William Humble, c.1646.]
Engraved map with an English text on verso. Coloured. 85 x 125mm, 3¼ x 5". Repair in margin, slight time staining.
Map of the Turkish Empire, showing Italy, the Black Sea, a mis-shapen Caspian, Arabia, Egypt and eastern Libya. It was engraved by Pieter van den Keere and used in the minature version of John Speed's atlas, earning the map the nickname of 'miniature Speed'.
[Ref: 25966] £120.00
[London, William Humble, c.1646.]
Engraved map with an English text on verso. Coloured. 85 x 125mm, 3¼ x 5". Repair in margin, slight time staining.
Map of the Turkish Empire, showing Italy, the Black Sea, a mis-shapen Caspian, Arabia, Egypt and eastern Libya. It was engraved by Pieter van den Keere and used in the minature version of John Speed's atlas, earning the map the nickname of 'miniature Speed'.
[Ref: 25966] £120.00