Original Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region

Reference
BG-13324-10
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
48.2 x 58.8 cm (19.0 x 23.1 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 990

Title: "Livonia: Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region"

Description: 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Gerardus Mercator circa 1620, this map offers valuable insights into the geographical knowledge of the time and is a historical document of the northern Baltic area during the 17th century.

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