Wiflispurgergou, Signed (1 results)

Other. Original antique copper engraving, uncolored as published. A fine copy in a dark impression, full margins as published. This antique map shows Lakes Geneva, Neuchatel, Thun and Biel, along with the cities of Freiburg, Bern and Geneva. Many rivers, towns and smaller villages and mountains are engraved. The title cartouche in the upper left corner. A fine copy in a dark impression, full margins as published.This is the first so-called Cloppenburgh editions which was a competive edition with new engraved maps in a larger format. Most of the maps were engraved by Pieter van den Keere. The Cloppenburgh edition was continued for a couple of years but seems to have been suppressed after 1636. This is another Cloppenburgh edition, now with Latin text. The maps from the Appendix have been incorporated. The title-page is followed by a dedication to Prince Frederik Hendrik, dated 1632 and signed by Johannes Cloppenburgh. (Koeman Atlantes Neerlandici). In excellent condition. 188 by 259mm (7 by 10 inches). 188 by 259mm (7 by 10 inches).