Hesse Germany old map Hassia Superior Matthaus Merian 1638

Title: Hassia Superior.

Description:  Hesse Germany Old engraved map in hand coloring.
Map Maker: Matthaus Merian from his atlas Neuwe Archontologica Cosmica . . . 1638.
Copperplate engraved map with hand coloring, coat of arms of Nassau and a decorative title cartouche.

Map Maker: Matthaus Merian. 

(Basel, 22 September 1593 - Bad Schwalbach, 19 June 1650)

In 1623 Merian took over the publishing house of his father-in-law after de Bry's death. In 1626 he became a citizen of Frankfurt and could henceforth work as an independent publisher. He spent most of his working life in Frankfurt.

After his death, his sons Matthäus Jr. and Caspar took over the publishing house. They continued publishing the Topographia Germaniae and the Theatrum Euro-paeum under the name Merian Erben (i.e. Merian Heirs).

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Size:
Sheet app.: 31 x 22 cm. 12.25 x 8.5 inches.
Image app: 29 x 19 cm. 11.5 x 7.5 inches.
Condition: Nice map in good condition.

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