Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century

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Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century

Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
Title of the plan. “VALLETTA CITTA NOVA DI MALTA”. Showing the fortified walls, buildings, squares, etc.. The south is oriented at the top of the map. In upper left side, the list of 41 places, the coat of arms in lower left, a decorative compass, and a small map of Malta and Melita in lower right. Mathaeus MERIAN was a Swiss engraver, he worked in Francfort (Germany). He is the father of the painter of flowers and insects Anna Maria Sybilla Merian. Topographiae Germaniae has been edited in 16 volumes, from 1642 to 1654. After the death of Matthaeus Merian, his son Matthaeus Merian le Jeune continued the work of his father, and produced other volumes untill 1688, with other descriptions in Europe, as France “Topographiae Galliae”, Italy, and Creete. In total, Topographiae contains 92 maps and 1486 copper engraving plates with 2142 views of cities, castles, villages, monasters, divided in 30 volumes. The views of Merian are famous with them perspective view. Size with margins : 37,2 x 31,5 cm / 14,5 x 12,2 inches. Condition : very good condition, in colors. Edition : Frankfurt, 1636, 17th Century. WE DON’T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “efi6″ and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Printing Technique: Copper Plate
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Year: 1636
  • Date Range: 1600-1699
  • Country/Region: Malta

Malta Valetta 1636 Mathaeus Merian Unusual Large Antique Plan 17th Century
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