Subject: Southern Poland
Period: 1651 (published)
Publication: Carte Generalle de la Geographie Royalle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7 x 5.6 inches
17.8 x 14.2 cm
An uncommon small map of southern Poland, extending a bit into surrounding countries. The map is densely engraved with cities, rivers, mountains, and forests, and is embellished with a small strapwork cartouche. According to Pastoureau, the map was likely engraved by H. Picart. Published by Nicolas Berey.
References: Pastoureau, TASSIN I A [14].
Condition: B+
A sharp impression with light soiling and two small worm holes at bottom left. There are binding holes along the left edge of the sheet.