Subject: Scandinavia
Period: 1756 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Universel
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23.8 x 19.4 inches
60.5 x 49.3 cm
Large and beautifully engraved chart of Sweden, Norway and Finland. There is good detail of watersheds and lakes, topography, towns and villages, islands, etc. The map includes portions of Russia including St. Petersburg, Curlande, Livonie and Ingrie with an inset of Iceland and a large rococo cartouche.
References: cf. Pedley #68.
Condition: B+
On watermarked paper with centerfold reinforcement on verso to repair a few minor edge tears and separations that just enter the image. Minor toning along sheet edges.