Original Rare Antique Map of the Ancient German Empire in Northern Europe, c1650

€ 660

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

Sheet size: 41.8 × 54.5 cm (16.5 × 21.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-57995

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

Given age. Paper separation lower middle fold; repaired. A few spots. Slight discoloration near middle fold. Original middle fold as issued. Dampstains in the top left and right margin corners. General age-related toning.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Germaniae Veteris typus.'

Map of the ancient German Empire in Northern Europe, based upon an earlier map by Ortelius. Extends from the Adriatic to the Baltic and the Vistula. Several decorative cartouches. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson was born 1588 in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death in 1664, his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.