"Silesia Inferior, Sereniss. ac Celsiss, Principibus ac Dominis Dn. Georgio, Dn. Ludovico, Dn. Christiano…", Jansson, Jan

This is a very finely detailed map of the much-disputed area of lower Silesia. The map is oriented with north to the left, with Glogau at center. Breslaw (Wroclaw) is shown as the capital. The extensive key provides symbols for cities, fortifications, churches, universities, vineyards, mines, monasteries, and much more. The map is attributed to the Silesian cartographer Jonas Scultetus (1603-1664), who worked for both Jansson and Blaeu preparing maps of the region. It is richly adorned with coats of arms and strapwork cartouches. French text on verso, published between 1652-58.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2910:1.1.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary color and minor toning. There are short centerfold separations confined to the top and bottom blank margins.