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Antique Map of Myanmar titled 'Regna Pegu et Aracam by Mapmaker Janssonius, 1651

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Antique map titled 'Regna Pegu et Aracam'. Beautiful map of part of Myanmar from Jansson's edition of Mercator's Atlas Minor. North to the right of map. Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk. Artist: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk. Condition: Very good, given age. Original platemark visible. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1651 Overall size: 23.3 x 18.2 cm Image size: 19.9 x 15.3 cm.
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    Height: 9.18 in (23.3 cm)Width: 7.17 in (18.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1651
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
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    Seller: BL-000761stDibs: LU3054326373762
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