Subject: Southwestern Poland
Period: 1700 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.2 x 16.3 inches
51.3 x 41.4 cm
This is Valck & Schenk's re-engraved copy of Johannes Blaeu's map of the Duchy of Schweidnitz in Poland based on the work of the Silesian cartographer Friedrich Kubn. The map is centered on the town of Schweidnitz and extends to the towns of Reichenbach, Kant, Strigaw, Bolkenhain, Landshutt and many more smaller villages, churches, etc. The map is adorned with three cartouches, two coats of arms and small legend. Valck & Schenk added a graticule to Blaeu's design. Blank verso.
References: cf. Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2945:2.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a bit of color offsetting. There are several cracks along the green boundaries that have been closed on verso with archival tape.