Subject: Southern Sweden
Period: 1640 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.8 x 15.2 inches
50.3 x 38.6 cm
A decorative map of the area around Stockholm with well-engraved detail of the interconnected waterways from the Baltic through to Lake Malaren and its tributaries. The map is embellished with a number of coats of arms with the heraldry for Uppsala being the most prominent. The map is dedicated to Michael Le Blon in the lower left, while farmers and allegorical figures flank the title cartouche on the right. This is the first state with Latin text on verso, published between 1640-43.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #1435:2.1.
Condition: A
A fine impression on watermarked paper with original margins and minor offsetting.
