Antique Map of Germany of German in Roman Times, c.1660

US$939

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

Date: 1660
Mapmaker / artist: Anonymous
Sheet size: 53 × 64 cm (20.9 × 25.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-09166

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

General age-related toning. A brownish spot in the upper part of the fold line. Mounted. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map Germany titled 'Germaniae Veteris Typus'. Antique map probably by Blaeu or based on an earlier state by W. Blaeu.

Minor differences shown in the cartouches. Top left has a human head in the strapwork in this map compared with what looks like a feline (leopard's) head in the Atlas Novus state. Similarly, this map has a human head above the center of the cartouche in the lower right whereas the Atlas Novus state has a lion's head and main. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.