The 1649 Haderschleben Map of Western Jutland and North Sea Islands

€ 620

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1649
Sheet size: 45 × 61.5 cm (17.7 × 24.2 in)
Reference: BG-13673-3

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good, given age. Fold as published but flattened. Some browning along the fold. Lower left corner restored. Paper possibly washed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

About this sheet

This is a beautiful example of an antique map, titled "Westertheil des Amptes Haderschleben Zusambt Rieben und dem Loehmcloster Anno 1649." It's a hand-colored copper etching by Matthias and Clauss Petersen, published in "Neue Landesbeschreibung der zwei Herzogthuemer Schleswig und Holstein" by Johann Mejer in 1652.

The map details the western part of Jutland, from Tondern to the run of the Ribe river, and the coast of the North Sea with its islands, including the northern part of Sylt (Germany), and the islands Jordsand, Roemoe, Mandoe, and Fanoe.

The craftsmanship of the map, with its ornate cartouches and detailed geographic representations, reflects the cartographic style of the mid-17th century, offering both aesthetic and historical value. This kind of map would have been crucial for navigation and territorial management during that period.