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Argau Title: Argow cum parte merid. Zurichgow Auctore Ger: Mercatore. Cartographer: Blaeu, Guijelmus & Joan. Published: Amsterdam, J. Blaeu. Date: 1643-50 Size: [38,3 x 49,8 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Original copper-engraving, hand colored in outline when published. This antique map shows the Argau with the southern part of the Zurichgau in Switzerland. The map is very detailed engraved with many small place names, rivers, mountains, etc. The map shows the area around lake Zurich (Lacus Tigurinus), 'Luzerner See', 'Walen See', 'Vierwaldstaetter See', the 'Thuner See' and the 'Brientzer See'. A decorative and interesting map showing the lakes in central Switzerland. This map by Guijelmus & Joan. Blaeu is based on the cartographic sources by Gerhard Mercator. A very fine example published in a French text edition of the 'Atlas Major', wide full margins and outstanding hand coloring. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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