This fin ely
engraved beautifully hand coloured original antique map of
Switzerland
was published in the rare
1636 English edition of Mercator's Atlas published by
Henricus Hondius and Jan Jansson.
As there were so
few of these atlases published in English that maps from
them are now understandably scarce.
The text running for
two pages on the back of the map generally describes the
region or country name, history (as it was),
temperature, seasons, soil and agricultural
productivity. Also described is the topography,
wildlife, local inhabitants their culture and religion,
as well as a description of major European and local
towns and cities. This text makes extremely enjoyable
reading and a very good insight not only into the area
described but the general European attitudes towards
alien countries and cultures.
The text running for two pages on the back of the map
generally describes the region or country name, history
(as it was), temperature, seasons, soil and agricultural
productivity. Also described is the topography,
wildlife, local inhabitants their culture and religion,
as well as a description of major European and local
towns and cities. This text makes extremely enjoyable
reading and a very good insight not only into the area
described but the general European attitudes towards
alien countries and cultures.
(Ref: Koeman; M&B; Tooley)
Condition Report:
Paper
thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Yellow, pink, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 22in x 18in (560mm x 460mm)
Plate size: - 19in x 14 1/2in (485mm x 370mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Light age toning
Plate area: - Bottom centerfold re-joined, no loss
Verso: - None
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