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Description: This old antique engraved map originates from a rare 2 volume Hondius / Janssonius Atlas: 'Atlas, das ist, Abbildung der Gantzen Welt ...', published in 1636 in Amsterdam containing maps by Gerard Mercator, Jodocus and Hendricus Hondius and Johannes Janssonius. (ref: Koeman 1:322). This Atlas contains maps by Mercator, Hondius and early Janssonius edition maps. We carry most maps from the 2nd volume: France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Mid-East, Asia and America. Review our ebay store, website or inquire for any specific maps not listed.
Artists and Engravers: The carthographers / publishers associated with this Atlas are: Gerard Mercator (or Rupelmundanus, Gerard de Kremer, Cremer) (1512-1594), Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) and Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). One can find many references in online literature to these famous icons of cartography.
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Subject: Map : 'Comitatum Hannoniae et Namurici'. (Map of Hainaut and Namur in Belgium.) Copper engraved map of the central part of Belgium by J. Janssonius. Showing the regions Namur and Hainaut with Bruxelles and Mons. Cartouche with two coats of arms and a cherub.
Condition: Excellent; general age related toning. Original middle fold and a false fold line. Tear in right bottom margin not effecting image.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 58 x 48 cm. The image size is ca. 50 x 39 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 22.8 x 18.9 inch. The image size is ca. 19.7 x 15.4 inch.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark.
Location: B1-39
SKU: TPC 13630.1
Section: VARIOUS
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