1606 – J. Stumpf – Helvetiam
250 €
Title: “Die IIII. Tafel diser Chronick en haltet inn/die ale Helvetiam Julii Cesaris/mit ihren anstoessen/so im vierdten Buch begriffen.”
Description:
Very rare issue of one of the earliest printed maps of Switzerland and the Alps by Johannes Stumpf, orientated to the south.
The map comes from Johannes Stumpf, the third edition, revised and expanded by his son Johann Rudolf Stumpf “Gemeiner loblicher Eydgnoschafft Stetten, Landen vnd Völckeren Chronick wirdiger Thaaten Beschreybung…”, published by Josias Wolffin in Zurich, 1606.
This work was considered one of the most significant printed Swiss chronicle of the 16th century.
Cartographer: Johannes Stumpf (1500 – 1577)
Leaf size: 41,0 x 31,0 cm
Year: 1606
Technique: woodcut
Condition:
Good, original, condition. Left and right margins cut to the border.
This is an original antique map published in 1552 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request we will provide a Certificate of Authenticity.
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