Antique Map of Westfalia, Germany by Mercator/Hondius, circa '1620'

€ 950

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

Date: 1620
Publisher: Mercator's Atlas
Sheet size: 45 × 55 cm (17.7 × 21.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13072

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. Original folding line. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Westfalia cum dioecelsi Bremensi'. Original antique map of Germany. Published by Mercator/Hondius, circa '1620'

17th Century antique detailled map of Westphalia, East Friesland showing the Hanseatic towns Oldenburg, and Bremen. All in original color.
A nice strap work title cartouche with mileage scale near Oldenburg.
Latin text (Westfaliae Prima Tabvla) verso.

Sheet app.: 52 x 43.5 cm. 20.5 x 17 inches.
Image app.: 45.5 x 35.5 cm. 18 x 14 inches.