1712 – E. Wells – Ancient Scandinavia

Title:                      “A new map of ancient Scandinavia, together with as much more of ye northern part of ancient Europe as answers to present Denmark & Moscovia…”​
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Description:
The map of Scandinavia, with an inset map of “Present Denmark”. The map also includes the regions of Scythiaiae, Sarmatiae, Germaniae, and Baltia.

Comes from Edward Wells atlas “A new sett of maps both of antient and present geography : wherein not only the latitude and longitude of many places are corrected, according to the latest observations” engraved by Michael Burghers, published in London, 1712.

Cartographer:      Edward Wells (1667–1727)
Sheet size:             64,3 x 44,5 cm
Year:                        1712
Technique:            copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Strong press on watermarked paper. 
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This is a genuine antique map published in 1712 and not a modern copy or reprint