Subject: Western Germany
Period: 1730 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.6 x 19.3 inches
57.4 x 49 cm
This detailed map of the western part of Rheinland Pfalz shows the area along the Mosel River, the archbishopric of Trier, and the Rhine River from Bonn to Mainz in the south. Many place names, mountains, forests, and rivers are shown on the map. A large decorative allegoric title cartouche fills the lower right corner, featuring river gods to represent the rivers in the region.
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Condition: A
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with an elephant watermark. There is a short printer's crease at top center and minor marginal soiling.