Antique Map of the City of Verdun by Merian, c.1650

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Verdun'. Orginal antique map of Verdun, a small city in the Meuse department in Grand Est in northeastern France. This map originates from 'Topographia Germaniae' by Merian. Artists and Engravers: Matthäus Merian was a Swiss-born engraver who worked in Frankfurt for most of his career, where he also ran a publishing house. With Martin Zeiler (1589–1661), a German geographer, and later (circa 1640) with his own son, Matthäus Merian (der Jüngere, i.e. ""the Younger"" or ""Jr."") (1621–1687), he produced a series of Topographia. Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Image trimmed, missing small part of the left margin. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1650 Overall size: 17 x 13 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1650

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Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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