"Magni Mogolis Imperium", Jansson/Valck & Schenk

This is Jansson's version of Hondius' map of the Empire of the Great Mogul in northern India including the region from Iran to Burma. The Indus and Ganges Rivers are the most prominent features of the map, along with the large mythical lake of Chiamay Lacus located in northern Burma. Wild beasts, including lions, tigers and elephants roam the interior, while a ship sails in the Indian Ocean. The map is further embellished with a large title cartouche flanked by two finely dressed gentlemen and a strapwork distance scale. Petrus Schenk acquired the plate from Jansson's heirs and reissued the map with the imprint of his publishing partnership added below the title cartouche, Jansson's imprint erased, and the addition of a graticule. Blank verso.

References: cf. Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #8300:1.2.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet.