"Bohemia in suas Partes Geographice Distincta", Kaerius/Jansson
Subject: Czech Republic
Period: 1630 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.5 x 16 inches
47 x 40.6 cm
This superb map of the history region of Bohemia centers on Prague. It is fully engraved with rivers, mountains, forests, castles, monasteries, fortified towns, hot springs, bridges, ferries, and roads. The map was prepared by Petrus Kaerius and published by Jansson. It also appeared with a carte-a-figures border, which is very rare. French text on verso, published in 1633.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2850:1B.2.
Condition: A
A sharp impression on a bright sheet with dampstains along the edges of the sheet and remnants of framing tape on verso.
