Superb map of Estonia and Latvia providing good information on the rivers, forests, lakes, islands, and cities. A large title cartouche, sailing ships, a sea monster, and wonderful calligraphy decorate the map. Jan Jansson (1596-1664) was a Dutch cartographer and the son-in-law of Jodocus Hondius. A globe maker, he published an edition of Ptolemy's works in 1617, and he and his brother-in-law, Henricus Hondius, published the Atlas Novus in 1637. At Henricus Hondius' death in 1657, he inherited the Hondius publishing firm. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-57.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #1710:1B.1.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a lightly toned sheet with a bit of printer's ink residue, a few spots of foxing, and marginal soiling.