Title of the map:

"POSTARUM seu Cursorum Publicorum …GERMANIAM... M. SEUTTERI..."

Large antique copper engraved Post roads map of Germany, with Poland, Switzerland, Austria and the Low Countries, by Matheus SEUTTER (1678-1757). 

The map shows the post routes throughout central Europe, from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Gulf of Venice in the South, and as far west as Paris and east to Krakow. The map is densely engraved with towns, rivers, and various types of postal routes as identified in the key at top right. The decorative title cartouche features postal carriers traveling by horse and carriage.

 Mattheus SEUTTER began his career as an apprentice under tutelage of JB Homann. Then, he left Homann to establish his own independent cartographic publishing firm in Augsburg. He was one of the most prolific publishers of his time and was honored by the German Emperor Charles VI, with the title of "Imperial Geographer". 

Size with margins : 53,2 x 61,5 cm / 20,8 x 24 inches

Condition : good condition, a smooth aureol in lower right corner, on strong paper.

Edition : Augsburg, from "ATLAS NOVUS", 1730, 18th Century.

WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE

Due to the age an type, of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you

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A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.

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