Subject: Northeastern Germany & Northwestern Poland
Period: 1662 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.9 x 15.4 inches
53.1 x 39.1 cm
The Oder River bisects this map along the present-day border between Germany and Poland. It extends from Zehdenick in the west to Gorzów Wielkopolski (Landsberg) in the east, and includes the cities of Chojna (Koenigsberg) and Kostrzyn (Custrin). The map is adorned with two strapwork cartouches featuring symbols related to hunting, as well as two blank shields. Blank verso, published between 1659-72.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2174:2.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There is light soiling, minor offsetting, a small repaired hole in a blank area of the image at right, and several abrasions along the centerfold within the title cartouche.