Subject: Europe
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
14.3 x 11.3 inches
36.3 x 28.7 cm
This lovely map is based on one of the most famous 17th Century maps of the continent of Europe - Blaeu's Europa recens descripta. The map extends to include Iceland, the mythical island of Frisland, and the coast of Greenland. It is adorned with a decorative title cartouche, sailing ships and a sea monster.
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Condition: B+
A slightly uneven impression on watermarked paper with a few printer's creases and two stains that just enter map at right and left.