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Johannes Janssonius
West Germany: Original Hand Colored 17th Century Map by Johannes Janssonius

1640

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An original hand colored copperplate engraved map entitled in Latin "Archiepiscopatus Maghdeburgensis et Anhaltinus Ducatus cum terris adjacentibus", published in Amsterdam in 1640 in the atlas "Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus" by Johannes Janssonius. It includes the 17th century region of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, and the Duchy of Anhalt in West Germany. This attractive and colorful map with its beautiful cartouche has a central fold, as issued. There is minimal color offset in the upper portions of the map from the opposite side, resulting from the map having been folded in the atlas for an extended period of time, perhaps centuries. There are large full margins. There are spots in the periphery of the margins, but none are seen in the map. The map is presented in an off-white mat with a mylar window. It is hinged at the top only. The map measures 21" x 24.5" and the mat measures 27.5" x 30". Johannes Janssonius (c. 1588-1664) was born into a family of printers and publishers who schooled him in the book printing trade as a child. In 1612 he married the daughter of Jodocus Hondius, one of the greatest cartographers and printers in history. Janssonius was now a member of one of the most important publishing families in the Netherlands. During the 1630s he went into partnership with his brother-in-law Henricus Hondius and published more editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlases with the addition of the name Jansson. He was responsible for expanding their company publishing several world and city atlases in competition with the Blaeu publishing family. Jansson's most prominent works include the "Atlas Novus" (1638), the "Atlas Majoris Appendix" (1639) and his huge eleven volume "Atlas Major" (1647).
  • Creator:
    Johannes Janssonius (1588 - 1664, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    1640
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Alamo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #16131stDibs: LU117325604652
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