WESTPHALIA
by Petrus Bertius
Published Amsterdam 1606 by Cornelium Nicolai, in;
"Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri Quinque"
An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of the Westphalia region of Germany by Petrus Bertius.
The title is displayed in a strapwork cartouche with the further title of Descriptio Westphalia in the upper margin. Centred on Osnabruck with the map orientated with east upward.
A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text to verso.
Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration.
Approx. 5" x 3.5" (120mm x 85mm) map area only, with full margins beyond.
Petrus Bertius 1565 -1629
Also known Pieter or Peter Bertius of Flemish birth he was educated at Leiden University and was a theologian, historian and mathematician of some standing, but is remembered chiefly for his cartographic works. His brothers in law Joducus Hondius and Pieter Van Den Keere were also highly successful cartographers and engraved many of the maps for the Tabularum Geographicum Contractarum.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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