Map of Comitatus Marchia et Ravensberg: Historical Counties in Germany, c.1660

€ 495

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

Date: 1660
Sheet size: 47.9 × 55.8 cm (18.9 × 22.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13441-11

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

Good, general age-related toning. Original folding line. Minor wear and soiling, Dutch text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Comitatus Marchia et Ravensberg'. This map depicts two historical counties of the Holy Roman Empire: Marks and Ravensberg. Major cities, towns, mountains, and rivers are identified. An inset at the bottom left shows Ravensberg and its surrounding regions. The map is adorned with an elaborate title cartouche featuring the coats of arms of the two counties and a scale of miles cartouche flanked by a regional figure. Published by J. Blaeu, circa 1660.

Joan was a Dutch cartographer born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu. In 1638 he was appointed his father’s successor in the Hydrographic office of the V.O.C. His efforts culminated in the magnificent Atlas Major and the town-books of the Netherlands and of Italy – works unsurpassed in history and in modern times, which gave eternal fame to the name of the Blaeus.