The map is one of the earliest printed maps of Cyprus. Mountains and rivers are shown as well as the towns of Nicosia and Famagosta. An interesting sea vessel is south of the island. The text on the image side refers to hunting the wild animals in the lower image. Basel, ca 1550.
Light water stain in upper right margin corner.
Text on backside. Minimal scattered spotting. Modern hand coloring. In the upper right corner of this very historic map is part of the Caspian Sea and in the lower right part of the Perian Gulf. In the lower left is the mouth of the Nile river.