Title: Baltia, Scandia Finningia, Cimbrica, Chersone, Sus & C Aut. N. Sanson… 1654
Old antique map of Scandinavia, the Baltic Region and contiguous parts of Finland and Russia. Copperplate engraved with hand coloring.
Mapmaker: Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) was a French cartographer. He was born of an old Picardy family of Scottish descent, at Abbeville, on the 20th (or 31st) of December 1600, and was educated by the Jesuits at Amiens.
Origin: Sanson Mariette Boisseau Atlas 1654.
This is an extremely early example of F. Bertin's engraving work, which appeared in a Sanson inspired historical atlas, produced under the auspices of the Padua Typographical Seminary.
16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request.
Size: Sheet app.:57.5 x 43 cm. 22.5 x 16.5 inches. Image app.: 33 x 23 cm. 12.75 x 13 inches. Condition: Beautiful antique colored map with centrefold as published, huge borders, edges chipping.
