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Detailed Original Antique Map of Thuringia, Germany by J. Janssonius, ca.1650

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About the Item

Antique map titled 'Thuringiae Nova Descriptio.' Detailed map of Thuringia, Germany by J. Janssonius. With one cartouche, coat-of-arms and a mileage scale. With Erfurt in the centre. German text on verso. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson was born 1588 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 in 1664, his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.01 in (43.2 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1650
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Paper separation upper and lower middle fold; repaired. Condition: Fair, given age. A few spots. Top edge remargined (for framing). Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. German text.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-57996 1stDibs: LU3054327310732

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