Subject: Silesia, Poland
Period: 1680 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Novus
Color: Hand Color
Size:
17.9 x 14.9 inches
45.5 x 37.8 cm
Handsome map of the Silesia region with Glatz at center. The forested region was renowned for its wild game and the map includes tiny illustrations of the wildlife. Two dogs paw at an armillary sphere atop the decorative title cartouche, and another cartouche encloses the distance scale and key. A coat of arms adorns the upper left corner.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2960:1.2.
Condition: B
There is light toning along the centerfold, a 1/2" centerfold separation that has been closed with hinge tape on verso, and a long extraneous crease to the left of the centerfold.
