large Copper engraving of Aquitaine, made by Mercator and published c 1600
manufactured on two sheets
Title: Aquitania australis Regnu Arelatense cum confinijs.
In map: Per Gerardum Mercatorem Cum Privilegio.
overleaf : German text (see pictures in frame!)
by Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594; Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612; Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Perfectly , but perfectly framed in frame with gold trim and passe partout.
Definitely worth mentioning the back, also fitted with glass so that the back , with German text is visible and readable.
see the photos for a good impression, are part of the description.
Not removed from the list because of its very special backlist.