c1630 "CANDIA CUM INSULIS ALIQUOT CIRCA GRAECIAM"

An attractive if rather inaccurate map of Crete, with insets of the islands of Kerkyra (Corfu), Zakynthos, Milos, Naxos, Santorini, and Karpathos. Many cities and villages are shown, and the mountainous nature of the interior is indicated, though not very accurately. Typical Mercator swash lettering.Per Gerardum Mercatorem cum privilegio.

Latin text on verso.

Size approximately 56cm x 48cm including margin.

Condition is excellent with central fold as issued.