Syria Ancient Middle East Levant Damascus Antioch Tripoli 1661-94 Mosting Map Other

Syriae Sive Soriae Descriptio.(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Middle East, Ancient World, Syria, Damascus, Tripoli, Antioch, Palmyra). Issued 1661-94, Wolfenb, Germany for Cluverius. Likely engraved by H. Mosting. Lovely mid to late 17th century engraved map with very attractive hand color. Tyrus is most southern city along the coast, about level with Damascus, Syria. Scarce map from an uncommon source, found here in a superior visual example. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold line as issued. Sheet Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 11" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 10" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.[R34213].