Maps, Poland, Silesia, Cracow, Frnakfurt, Vistula, Oder, Wartha, Bleau
"Silesia Dvcatus". Copper etching by Martino Hedwigio Nissense (Neisse) for Willem Janzoon Blaeu, ca 1645. Fine modern hand coloring.
Breslau is located almost in the center of this Silesian map. In the upper left is Frankfurt on the Oder River. In the lower right is part of the Vistula River with Cracow on the edge. To the left of the decorative coat-of-arms in the upper right is the Wartha river. On the backside is text (in German) about the history of Silesia.
Original antique print
Wide margins with light browning on edges. Map has a repaired tear on lower margin edge on centerfold.Very minor scattered spotting. General condition is much Better than Good.
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