Matthaus Merian

Turcicum Imperium. Turckiche Reich. Concordia res parvae crescunt Discordia maximae dilabuntur [shows Cyprus]

      Striking full color example of Merian's map of the Turkish Empire. Extends from Sicily and Italy inthe West to the Black & Caspian Seas in the North and the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and Saudi Arabia peninsula in the South. Centered on Cyprus. Nice example, with rich full colors.  (Frankfurt, 1636) [color: Hand Colored, size: 14 x 11 inches, condition: VG ]