Central Germany Mansfeld Anhalt 1644 Hondius Jansson fine antique old color map

Comitatus Mansfeldia

(Central Germany)

Issued 1644, Amsterdam by Hondius/ Jansson

Fine and uncommon old map of Saxony-Anhalt. With original hand color. Frnch text on verso- "FFF" pagination

A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you.

[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Map remains well preserved. Some light age wear and moderate surface age spotting/ soiling which is visible within the scan.

Paper and image remains overall clean & sound. Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Great antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display.

A depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.

Sheet measures c.  19 3/8" H x  22 7/8" W.

Printed area measures c. 14 7/8" H x  19 1/2" W

Original fold line as issued.

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 2, p. 364

Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, II, 158-204

[R1621]