1714 – P. van der Aa – La Pologne

Title: “La Pologne, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Messrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences, etc. Augmentées de Nouveau. A Leide, Chez P.Vander AA Avec Privilege ”​ ​ Description: Very decorative antique map illustrating the territories of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the early 18th century, including present-day Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Latvia, and Ukraine. Decorative title cartouche with trumpeting angels riding on mythical sea-horses. The map comes from the book „Nouvel Atlas, tres-exact et fort commode pour toutes sortes de personnes, Contenant les Principales Cartes Geographiques. Dresse suivant les nouvelles observations de Mrs. de l’Academie Royale des Sciences, & rectifie sur les Relations les plus recentes des plus fideles voyageurs. A Leide, Chez Pierre Van der Aa.” published and engraved by Pieter van der Aa in Leiden, 1714. Publisher: Pieter van der Aa (1659 – 1733) Sheet size: 35,0 x 24,7 cm Year: 1714 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Very good, original condition. Watermarked paper. Folds as published. ​​ This is an original antique map published in 1714 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity