Subject: Luxembourg
Period: 1630 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.9 x 4.8 inches
17.5 x 12.2 cm
Stunningly decorative small map of Luxembourg surrounded in an intricate arabesque oval. The map is filled with many tiny engraved cities, forests and rivers. The title and scale of miles are both enclosed in decorative strapwork cartouches. This is the second state, with the addition of "Cum privileg." below the cartouche. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #3380:363.
Condition: A
A sharp impression on a bright sheet with marginal soiling and a bit of creasing along the left edge of the sheet.