1680 – J. Danckerts – Ducatuum Livoniae et Curlandiae
Title: “Ducatuum Livoniae et Curlandiae Novissima Tabula in Quibus sunt Estonia Litlandia et Alir Minorus Provincae Per Iustum Danckerts Amstelodami cum Privilegio Ord: Hollandiae et West-Friesiae. ”
Description:
A rare and decorative map of Estonia, part of Latvia, Lithuania and Russia with a very beautiful cartouche of 2 putti carrying the title and 2 putti supporting 2 coat-of-arms.
Dankert’s map has cartographic curiosity – the Estonian islands of Moonsund archipelago have disappeared in it.
Cartographer: Justus Danckerts (1635-1701)
Sheet size: 52,5 x 60,5 cm
Year: 1680
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Very good condition! Nice hand colouring.
Due to the age of this map some imperfections to be expected!
This is a genuine antique map published in 1680 and not a modern copy or reprint!