Cartographer:
QUAD, Matthias
Title:
MORAVIA.
Stock Code:
5376
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
Fascilus Geographicus
Size: (W x H):
29.5cm x 20cm
11½ inches x 8 inches
Date:
1608
Price:
£145
Map of Moravia, roughly corresponding to the Slovak Republic. Title at top right, Latin text at left, Scale on left edge, decorated border. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher.
Very good condition. Some place-names, rivers and forests are highlighted in brown and green.