"Ducatus Silesiae Wolanus Authore Jona Sculteto Sprotta Silesio", Blaeu, Johannes

This fine decorative map shows the region around Lubin and Wolow based on the Silesian cartographer, Jonas Scultetus. The map is oriented with north to the left and shows the confluence of the Oder and Barycz Rivers. It is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes, and tiny villages. Cartouches fill three corners of the map, including one topped with an ornate coat of arms that includes a dedication to George Rudolf of Liegnitz, Duke of Silesia. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2925:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the watermark of the god Atlas. There is minor printer's ink residue, marginal soiling, and a few small worm holes in the blank margins that have been infilled.