1663 – J. Blaeu – Magni Ducatus Lithuaniae

Title: “Magni Dvcatvs Lithvaniæ, et regionum adiacentium exacta descriptio Illmi. ac Excellmi. Principis et Dñi D. Nicolai Christophori Radziwil. D.G. Olÿcæ ac in Nieswies Ducis, S. Rom. Imp. Principis, in Szÿlowiec ac Mir Comitis, et S. Sepulchri Hierosolimitani Militis etc. Opera, cura et impensis olim facta, ac nunc denuo hac forma edita a I. Blaeu”​ ​ Description: Rare and unique map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, oriented with west at the top, based on the famous Radziwiłł map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu. Second edition. Rare uncolored issue – blank on verso. The map includes elaborate cartouches and detailed coastlines of the Baltic Sea (Mare Balticvm). This is very rare, Dutch language, Joan Blaeu atlas “Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, Qua Solvm, Salvm, Coelvm, Accvratissime Describvntvr… Amstelaedami: labore & sumptibus Ioannis Blaeu…” published in Amsterdam, 1663. Cartographer: Joan Blaeu ( 1596-1673) Sheet size: 56,4 x 45,0 cm Year: 1663 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Narrow upper margin. Watermarked paper. ​ This is an original antique map published in 1663 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity