Corsica Sardinia Italy Italia c.1605-20 Mercator minor rare hand color map English Colonies Partie Occidentale- China- Laos

Partie Occidentale- China- Laos

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this early 20th century tourist brochure survives

Note the fairly light old damp staining in two bottom corners with evidence of tide mark

the hand colors rather appealing

Well known mid-19th century lithographed Civil War southern confederacy region battle map

Corsica Sardinia Italy Italia c.1605-20 Mercator minor rare hand color map English Colonies Partie Occidentale- China- LaosThe Islands of Corsica and Sardinia Italy. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe) Issued c. 1600 1620, Europe. After Mercator, this called Mercator Minor map. Scarce early 17th century engraved map, with lovely hand color. Strapwork titles cartouche. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, text on reverse as issued, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 7" x 10 7 8" . Engraved Area Measures c. 5 3 8" x 7". B15923