This fine decorative map shows the Odra River valley based on the Silesian cartographer, Jonas Scultetus. The map is oriented with north to the left and is roughly centered on the city of Glogau. It is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes, and tiny villages. The large decorative title cartouche incorporates the especially ornate coat of arms and a key to the symbols used in the map. At bottom right is a fine scale of miles cartouche, topped with calipers and a pair of falcons. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2920:2.
Condition: A
Full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the watermark of the god Atlas, a bit of marginal soiling, and a few short tears along the edges of the sheet.