Original Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region

€ 990

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size: 48.2 × 58.8 cm (19.0 × 23.1 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-13324-10

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Original/contemporary hand coloring. Original folding line, with a few small splits. Age-related toning, shows wear and soiling. Tape residu in both margins. French text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

This antique map, titled "Livonia," is a detailed representation of the northern Baltic region. Centered on Riga, it encompasses a vast area extending from the southern regions, including Memel and parts of Poland and Russia, to the northern Strait between Finland and Latvia. Notably, Stockholm and Gotland are also featured on the map. Published by the renowned cartographer Gerardus Mercator circa 1620, this map offers valuable insights into the geographical knowledge of the time and is a historical document of the northern Baltic area during the 17th century.