Rare map of Iceland
SAUZET, Henri de.
Islande.
Amsterdam, c. 1734. Coloured. 185 x 255mm.
Folding line in top margin.
This is a scarce edition of the reduced version of Mercator's map of Iceland, published in Henri Du Sauzet's edition of the Mercator/Cloppenburg atlas ( 1734). With mount Hekla in the midst of a fiery eruption, a cartouche surrounded by wildlife, sailing ships, whaling scenes and a fantastic furry sea monster at top right.
https://www.oldworldauctions.com/catalog/lot/192/381
Stock ID : 23691
£525
£525
Rare map of Iceland
SAUZET, Henri de.
Islande.
Amsterdam, c. 1734. Coloured. 185 x 255mm.
Folding line in top margin.
This is a scarce edition of the reduced version of Mercator's map of Iceland, published in Henri Du Sauzet's edition of the Mercator/Cloppenburg atlas ( 1734). With mount Hekla in the midst of a fiery eruption, a cartouche surrounded by wildlife, sailing ships, whaling scenes and a fantastic furry sea monster at top right.
https://www.oldworldauctions.com/catalog/lot/192/381
Stock ID : 23691
£525
£525