Original Antique Maps of Samuel Pufendorf

1697 – E. Dahlberg – Cracovia

antiquemaps — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:02:28 +0000

Title: "CRACOVIA Sedes Regia obsessa et à Serenissimo Sveo: Gothorum Rege CAROLO GVSTAVO diditione [sic] capta d: 8 Octob: Anno 1655”

Description:

Very large, detailed panoramic engraving of the Swedish siege of Kraków in 1655, during the Second Northern War ("the Deluge" in Polish history). The old royal capital stretches across the middle distance below the Royal Castle on Wawel ("Arx Regia"), with the Vistula and the suburbs of Kazimierz, Stradom and Kleparz labeled. Mortar bombs arc over the walls and gunsmoke rises along the front. The Swedish army of King Charles X Gustav fills the foreground in ordered rows of tents, with the royal tent enclosure at the center. Gunners, cavalry, foragers and supply wagons crowd the lower edge. Two draped banners at the top list the Swedish cavalry ("Equitatus") and infantry ("Peditatus") regiments by letter. A 28-part key at the foot identifies the city's churches, monasteries, the Jesuit college and St. Florian's Gate. The title cartouche is crowned with the Swedish arms among flags, weapons and armor.

Despite the "ad viv." (from life) signature, Dahlbergh did not join the army until 1656. Polish researchers have noted that the skyline of Kraków is a mirror image, probably copied from Braun & Hogenberg's earlier view, while the encampment draws on Dahlbergh's own troop dispositions.

The drawing was made by Erik J. Dahlbergh, painter and architect in the service of Charles X Gustav, and engraved by Willem Swidde (signed "W. Swidde Sculp."). The plate is numbered N 16. It comes from Samuel von Pufendorf's history of the reign of Charles X Gustav, published by Christoph Riegel in Nuremberg in 1697.

Painter: Erik Jönsson Dahlbergh (1625–1703)
Sheet size: 65,7 x 34,7 cm
Year: 1697
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good, original condition. Two sheets joined, as issued. Watermarked paper. Wide, clean margins with the plate mark visible.

This is an original antique map published in 1697 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

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1696 – E. Dahlberg – Urbs Warsovia

antiquemaps — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:58:11 +0000

Title: "URBS WARSOVIA Sedes Ordinaria Regum Poloniae ea facie exhibitaqua.con Spiciebatur post quam amisso prati a Ser RPolonia deserta et à S.RM Sueciæ fecunda vice occupata fuit d 22 Jul An 1656”

Description:
Very detailed and decorative panoramic engraving of Warsaw, Poland, depicting the city as it appeared during the Swedish occupation in 1656. The panorama captures Warsaw looking westward across the Vistula River from the right-bank suburb of Praga. The Foreground features figures of Swedish soldiers, cavalrymen, and horses traveling along the riverbank. The Skyline shows Warsaw's mid-17th-century landmarks before they were severely damaged during the Second Northern War ("The Deluge"). Key visible structures include the Royal Castle, Sigismund's Column, and various aristocratic palaces and church spires. A large, draped banner at the top center frames the Latin inscription detailing the city's capitulation to the forces of King Charles X Gustav on July 22, 1656. The cartouche is lavishly decorated in the Baroque style with military trophies, standards, armor, and heraldic elements framing.

The drawing was made by Erik J. Dahlberg, painter and architect in the service of Charles X Gustav during the Polish-Swedish War.

Comes from the Samuel Pufendorf book “De Rebus a Carolo Gustavo Sveciæ Rege Gestis commentariorum libri septem. Elegantissimis Tabulis æneis exornati cum triplici Indice”, engraved by Nicolas Pérelle, published by Christophorus Riegel Literis Knorzianis in Nürnberg, 1696.

Painter: Erik Jönsson Dahlbergh (1625–1703)
Sheet size: 68,4 x 34,5 cm
Year: 1696
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Two sheets joined, as issued.

This is an original antique map published in 1696 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

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1696 – E. Dahlberg – Regni Poloniae

antiquemaps — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:23:18 +0000

Title: "Auctior et correctior tabula chorographica Regni Poloniae vicinarumque regionum, ubi itinera, quae rex Sueciae Carolus Gustavus una cum exercitibus suis ab initio usque ad finem belli fecit; nummeris denotantur per […] E. Dahlberg […] L. Cordier sculp.”

Description:
Very detailed map of the Kingdom of Poland covering the western and central territories and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania spanning across the eastern territories. The map is detailed with numerous heraldic coats of arms for the regional lands and traces the specific military marching routes taken by the army of Swedish King Charles X Gustav during the mid-17th-century invasion known as "The Deluge". The decorative cartouche is complemented by a battle scene - a clash between Polish and Swedish cavalry.

Comes from the Samuel Pufendorf book “De Rebus a Carolo Gustavo Sveciæ Rege Gestis commentariorum libri septem. Elegantissimis Tabulis æneis exornati cum triplici Indice”, published by Christophorus Riegel Literis Knorzianis in Nürnberg, 1696.

Cartographer: Erik Jönsson Dahlbergh (1625–1703)
Sheet size: 41,2 x 35,0 cm
Year: 1696
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good, original condition. Watermarked paper.

This is an original antique map published in 1696 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

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1697 – S. Pufendorf – Regiae urbis Rigae

antiquemaps — Sat, 31 May 2025 13:55:37 +0000

Title: "Delineatio Regiae Urbis Rigae et Obsidionis qua a Magno Moschorum Czare Alexi Michalowitz...”

Description:

A large, beautifully engraved and very detailed plan of city Riga during the Siege of 1656, Latvia. The Siege of Riga by the Russian Army under Czar Alexei Mikhailovich was a major battle of the Russo-Swedish War. It is is filled with battles, armies and a large number of cavalry soldiers in the foreground. Top left is a magnificent title cartouche, next to it the coat of arms of Riga, in the upper right corner a coat of arms with three crowned fish and another cartouche with additional explanations.

The engraving comes from Samuel Pufendorf's book “Histoire du Regne de Charles Gustave Roy de Suede …” drawn by Erik Jonsson von Dahlberg, published by Christoph Riegel in Nuremberg, 1697.

Cartographer: Samuel Pufendorf (1632 – 1694)
Sheet size: 35,4 x 56 cm
Year: 1697
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Two sheets joined and folds as issued. Watermarked paper.

This is an original antique map published in 1697 and not a modern copy or reprint

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1697 – S. Pufendorf – Obsidium Haffniense

antiquemaps — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:19:41 +0000

Title: "Typus Haffniae regni Daniae metropolis et sedis regiae ut et obsidii quo a S.R. Maj. Sueciae anno 1658 premebatur ...” & "Obsidium Haffniense ao. 1658"

Description:

Rare, very large and detailed panoramic view of the city of Copenhagen in 1658 siege during the Second Northern War between Sweden and Denmark. The engraving shows defenses trapped between a fleet of ships in the sea and a large number of cavalry soldiers in the foreground.

The engraving comes from the Samuel von Pufendorf's book “Histoire du règne de Charles Gustave, roy de Suède, comprise en sept commentaires...” painter Erik Jönsson Dahlbergh, engraver Jean Le Pautre, published by Christoph Riegel in Nuremberg, 1697.

Cartographer: Samuel von Pufendorf (1632 – 1694)
Sheet size: 112,3 x 33,5 cm
Year: 1697
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Three sheets joined, as issued. Few marginal splits and loses restored and backed with antique paper.

This is an original antique map published in 1697 and not a modern copy or reprint

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1697 – S. Pufendorf – Curlandiae Ducis

antiquemaps — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:52:51 +0000

Title: "Urbs et Arx Mitovia Sedes Celsis: Curlandiae Ducis ab Exell: Dn. Campi Mareschallo Comite Duglasio occupata A. 1659." "Dobbleena Arx Cellciß: Curlandiae Ducis a Suecis occupata An. 1659.”

Description:
Very detailed copper engraved view of the fortification of Mitovia and Dobbleena in Curland, Livonia, Latvia. Comes from the chronicle of Baron von Pufendorf published in Nuremberg in the year 1697.

Cartographer:     Samuel Pufendorf (1632 – 1694)
Engraving size:     32 x 25.5 cm
Sheet size:   35.0 x 43.2 cm
Year:   1697
Technique: copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition! Paper with original makers watermark, slightly brownish and wrinkled on margin. Middlefold as issued.

This is a genuine antique map published in 1697 and not a modern copy or reprint!

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