Antique old map of the fortification Verdun, copperplate engraved with hand coloring.
Mapmaker/Cartogarpher: Matthäus Merian der Altere
(Basel, 22 September 1593 - Bad Schwalbach, 19 June 1650)
In 1623 Merian took over the publishing house of his father-in-law after de Bry's death. In 1626 he became a citizen of Frankfurt and could henceforth work as an independent publisher. He spent most of his working life in Frankfurt.
16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints.
Size: Sheet app.: 20 x 17 cm. 7.75 x 6.6 inches. Image app.: 17.5 x 13 cm. 6.75 x 5.1 inches. Condition: View overall very good.