Subject: Europe
Period: 1699 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Novus
Color: Hand Color
Size:
14.1 x 9.2 inches
35.8 x 23.4 cm
This map shows the Christian dominated lands in Europe and is densely engraved with towns, rivers, and depictions of forests and mountains. The map extends west to show Iceland and the eastern coast of Greenland. Embellished with a decorative cartouche featuring the female representation of Europe sitting upon a globe. Dated 1699 but published in 1703.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SHER-1a #60.
Condition: A
A dark impression on a bright sheet with a hint of offsetting and a bit of paper weakness along the plate mark in the top margin.