"Meklenburg Ducatus. Auctore Ioanne Laurenbergio", Hondius/Blaeu

Johan Laurenberg's attractive map of the northwestern part of Germany was originally produced by Jodocus Hondius shortly before his death. This plate was among the 39 Hondius copper plates that were purchased by Willem Blaeu in 1629. He replaced Hondius' imprint with his own and published them as part of his first atlas. The map is filled with place names and decorated with three cartouches, a coat of arms, two sailing ships, and a compass rose. Spanish text on verso, published 1659-72.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2210:2.2.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary color. There is a small rust spot at top left, faint toning along the centerfold, and a few wormtracks in the blank margins that have been professionally filled.