"Episcopatus Halberstat", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Central Germany
Period: 1659 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.1 x 17.1 inches
53.6 x 43.4 cm
This lovely map depicts part of Saxony-Anhalt with the cities of Magdeburg, Halberstadt, Braunschweig and Halle prominently shown. The distance scale cartouche features two surveyors, and the title cartouche includes symbols of the harvest, knowledge, and religion. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2290:2.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright, watermarked sheet with minor toning along the centerfold and edges of the sheet.
