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Auction 177, Lot 400

"Nova Totius Livoniae Accurata Descriptio", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Baltic

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Black & White

Size:
20.3 x 15.3 inches
51.6 x 38.9 cm
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Superb map of Estonia and Latvia providing good information on the rivers, forests, lakes, islands, and cities. A large title cartouche, sailing ships, a sea monster, and wonderful calligraphy decorate the map. Jan Jansson (1596-1664) was a Dutch cartographer and the son-in-law of Jodocus Hondius. A globe maker, he published an edition of Ptolemy's works in 1617, and he and his brother-in-law, Henricus Hondius, published the Atlas Novus in 1637. At Henricus Hondius' death in 1657, he inherited the Hondius publishing firm. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1710:1B.1.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with a centerfold separation that enters 2.5" into map image at bottom that has been partially closed on verso with tape. There is some light offsetting and a hint of toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/29/2020

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