Antique Map of the Alsace Region of France by Hondius, c.1630

€ 254

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Date: 1630
Mapmaker / artist: Published by H. Hondius. Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) was a Dutch engraver and mapmaker, a member of a prominent cartographic family
Sheet size: 41.5 × 54 cm (16.3 × 21.3 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-12814-1

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Alsatia Superior (..)'. Original antique map of the Alsace (Elzas) region of France. The map is centered on the course of the Rhine River, from Strasbourg in the north to Basle. Artists and Engravers: Published by H. Hondius. Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) was a Dutch engraver and mapmaker, a member of a prominent cartographic family.

Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Original folding line, with repair. German text on verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1630
Overall size: 54 x 41.5 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 47 x 36 cm.

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