These three decorative maps of Poland are all attributed to Jonas Scultetus, a Silesian cartographer. There is no text on back indicating these maps were issued after the demise of the great Blaeu publishing empire, as these were among the plates auctioned in 1677 following the fire that destroyed the printing house. Size varies slightly.

A. Ducatus Silesiae Glogani Vera Delineatio… Fine decorative map shows the Odra River valley based on the Silesian cartographer, Jonas Scultetus. The map is oriented with north to the left and is roughly centered on the city of Glogau. It is fully engraved with forests, rivers, lakes and tiny villages. The large decorative title cartouche incorporates the especially ornate coat of arms and a key to the symbols used in the map. At bottom right is a fine scale of miles cartouche, topped with calipers and a pair of falcons. Condition: A nice impression with light, scattered foxing and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 1" into image at bottom. Paper has been added in blank margins to repair several chips, with a minor loss of neatline in bottom left corner.

B. Silesia Inferior.... This is a very finely detailed map of the much disputed area of Silesia. The extensive key provides symbols for cities, fortifications, churches, universities, vineyards, mines, monasteries , and much more. The map is richly adorned with coats of arms and strapwork cartouches. Condition: A few spots of foxing with a small chip in top blank margin away from map, and professionally repaired tears in bottom right corner. Paper has been added in blank margins to repair several chips in bottom margin, with some loss of borders in corners.

C. Comitatus Glatz Authore Jona Sculteto. Handsome map of the Silesia region with Glatz (Klodzko) at center. The forested region was renowned for its wild game and the map includes tiny illustrations of the wildlife. Two large strapwork cartouches at bottom are surrounded by hunters and game animals. Condition: Light soiling and a few unobtrusive spots. There are damp stains, foxing and soiling in blank margins. Paper has been added in blank margins to repair several chips, with a minor loss of neatline in bottom corners.

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Condition: B

Backed in Japanese tissue. See above for additional details.