Antique Map of Germany and Central Europe, ca.1690

€ 1 100

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

Date: 1690
Sheet size: 52.5 × 61.5 cm (20.7 × 24.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13564

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

Repaired. Original/contemporary hand coloring. Original folding line, with repairs. Shows some wear and soiling. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum oder Teutschland mit seinen angrantzenden Königreichen und Provincien'. Original antique map of Germany covering the central part of Europe with Germany in the center and the Netherlands in west. With one cartouche containing cherubs and coat of arms. Published by N. Visscher, circa 1690.

The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.