Early 17th century map of Iceland in fabulous early colour

MERCATOR, Gerard.

Islandia.
Amsterdam: Jocodus Hondius, 1608-12, Latin text edition. Original colour. 285 x 430mm.

A very fine map of Iceland, from an early Hondius edition of Mercator's atlas,
decorated with an ornate title cartouche and scales, with a sea-monster with twin spouts. In the interior is an active volcano, shown in relief. Superb contemporary colouring.

VAN DER KROGT: 1:102 or 3.
Stock ID : 23475