Mercator, G.

Angleterre - Eboracum, Lincolnia, Derbia, Staffordia, Notinghamia, Lecestria, Rutlandia, et Norfolcia

      Copper engraving, uncolored as published. Detailed map of Central England showing Nottingham Shire and Lincoln Shire. This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636 ... . This is another Cloppenburg edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici). A fine copy in a dark impression, full margins as published. In excellent condition. Amsterdam, I.E. Cloppenburgh, 1632 (18,7 x 25,4 cm) Condition: Excellent [Stock No.: 20711]