De Oude Wereldt tot beter verstandt der Oude Geschiedenissen...

An unusual map of the Old World that covers the Mediterranean Sea.

Bottom left of the title cartouche with an explanation of abbreviations used at the bottom. Top right an inset with a map of part of Italy. Above, left of center, an inset with a map of the Peloponnese. The map has a degree division along the edges. The sheet is beautifully engraved and filled with ancient place names. Printed on two joined sheets. Marked top right: 1. part. page 1.

The map is taken from the Algemene kerkelyke en wereldlyke geschiedenissen des bekenden aard-kloots by Sugars Geerlof and Isaac Verburg, published in 5 volumes. Amsterdam: Gerard and Rudolf Wetstein, 1721-1728.

Copperplate with fine later hand colour, very good condition.