Bidspirit auction | Hand Colored Map Amsterdam Circa

Hand Colored Map Amsterdam Circa 1605 Creator Michael Mercator Title: Arragonia et Catalonia Creator: Michael Mercator Place/Date: Amsterdam/ 1605 ca Description: This handsome handcolored map of Catalonia and Aragon depicts the mountains, rivers, and cities of the region, including Barcelona, Taragona, Lerida, and Cavago (Zaragoza). The map is adorned with two strapwork cartouches, two sailing ships, and a moiré patterned sea. Full original color on watermarked paper with light toning. Crease at centerfold with slight misfolds. Size: 17 3/4 x 22 inches Matted, size 18 x 23 in. opening 13 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.