Maps, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Lake Geneva, Genfer See, Jura, Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, Lake Como, Orterlius
"Helvetiae descriptio". Copperplate etching Egidius Tschudi (1505-1572) for "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius. Fine hand coloring.
This map is south-oriented (south is at the top and north at the bottom). On the right is Lake Geneva and the Jura. In the lower left is Lake Constance, the upper Inn valley and part of southwestern Germany. At the top are Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como. In the upper left are more of the northern Italian Lakes. The many mountainous areas are shown.
Original antique print
Map has wide margins that have light browning and some light spotting. In the lower margin are two darker spots. In the map image are two hardly noticeable spots (more noticeable on the backside). Overall condition is better than good interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design