Large map of the Rhine River
"Rhenus Fluviorum Europae celeberrimus, cum Mosa, Mosella, et reliquis, in Illum se exonerantibus, fluminibus."
Large map of the course of the Rhine River, with the surrounding areas and the tributaries. At upper left: coats of arms of some towns of this area; at the right side: a dedication to Andreas Bicker of Amsterdam with his coat of arms and with Justitia, the Roman goddess of Justice; at lower right: the title cartouche with allegorical depictions.
Orig. coloured copper engraving, printed from two plates, engraved by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 - 1638), published by Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673), Amsterdam 1644.
Print size: 42 x 95,5 cm.
Very good impression with beautiful original colours, several times folded as usual,slight toning of the paper and some minor stains, altogether in very good condition.
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