| Cartograph: | Matthäus Merian (*1593 - †1650) | | Title: | Insula Candia olim Creta | | Year: | Frankfurt, 1672 | | Plate Size: | 31.0 x 42.0 cm (12.2 x 16.5 inches) | | Reference: | Wüthrich III, 203, IX,4 | | Copper engraving from Matthaeus Merian, showing Crete, a map of the Mediterranean, birdeye views of the towns Réthimnon (Retimo), Khania (Canea) and one small island south of Soudha, another island "Spin-Longa" west of Kavoúsi. From "Theatrum Europaeum IX". | | Some small brown spot and old centrefolds. Very good condition. | | |