"Meklenburg Ducatus. Auctore Ioanne Laurenbergio", Hondius/Blaeu
Subject: Northwestern Germany
Period: 1644 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.1 x 14.4 inches
48.5 x 36.6 cm
Johan Laurenberg's attractive map of the northwestern part of Germany was originally produced by Jodocus Hondius shortly before his death. It was engraved by S. Rogiers. This plate was among the 39 Hondius copper plates that were purchased by Willem Blaeu in 1629. He replaced Hondius' imprint with his own and published them as part of his first atlas. The map is filled with place names and decorated with three cartouches, a coat of arms, two sailing ships and a compass rose. Latin text on verso, published between 1644-55.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #2210:2.2.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression with attractive color with gilt highlights on a sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas and light foxing that is mostly confined to the blank margins.
