Cartographer:
QUAD, Matthias
Title:
ELSATIA Superior.
Stock Code:
5401
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original outline colour
Atlas:
Fascilus Geographicus
Size: (W x H):
27cm x 19cm
10½ inches x 7½ inches
Date:
1608
Price:
£175
Handsome map of Alsace, with north to the right, and the Rhine across the lower centre of map. Title cartouche at top left. 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. Good margins. The Rhine, the forests and a few place-names outlined in brown and green.