Territorium Norimbergense - Antique Map of Nürnberg by Janssonius (1645-58)
€ 490
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1645
Sheet size
41 × 49.5 cm (16.1 × 19.5 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13892-8
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
This antique map is in good condition with vibrant original hand coloring. The paper is strong with some overal age-related toning. Latin text on reverse. Tape reinforcement is present on the reverse, for added support. Edges and margins intact.
About this sheet
This is an antique map of Nürnberg, titled "Territorium Norimbergense," created by Johannes Janssonius and published between 1645 and 1658. It is a copperplate engraving printed on paper with vibrant old hand coloring. The map includes a detailed depiction of the Nürnberg region, highlighting towns, villages, forests, and geographical features, along with an inset map of the fortified city of Nürnberg.
This map was published in Janssonius's "Nieuwen Atlas, ofte Werelt-Beschrijvinge," a monumental atlas series from Amsterdam. The verso includes Dutch text, providing context and historical information about the region.
The coloring is vivid, and the engraving detail remains crisp. This antique map is in good condition with vibrant original hand coloring. The paper is strong with minor age-related toning. Latin text on the reverse. Tape reinforcement is present on the reverse, likely for added support. Edges and margins intact. This map is a striking representation of Nürnberg's historical territory, appealing to collectors interested in German history, cartography, or early modern city plans.
