Hand-Colored Map of Eastern Austria with Vienna by Jansson for Mercator, 1634

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1634 Mercator/Jansson Map: Eastern Austria with Vienna, Hand-Colored This hand-colored map from 1634, titled "Austria Archiducatus," by Mercator and Jansson, … Read more 1634 Mercator/Jansson Map: Eastern Austria with Vienna, Hand-Colored This hand-colored map from 1634, titled "Austria Archiducatus," by Mercator and Jansson, depicts the eastern region of Austria, focusing on the Danube River valley with Vienna prominently featured. The map is detailed with numerous small villages, cities, mountain ranges, forests, and lakes, providing a rich view of the landscape. It includes two decorative cartouches and Latin text on the reverse. Originally engraved for Jan Jansson's editions of the *Atlas Minor*, published between 1628-48, the map was re-engraved by Pieter van den Keere and Abraham Goos after the original Hondius copperplates were sold to England. This map is 7.4 inches wide by 5.6 inches high and is in excellent condition with a crisp impression on a clean sheet. Keywords: - Mercator Jansson map - 17th-century Austria map - Vienna historical map - Danube River valley - Atlas Minor - Abraham Goos - Pieter van den Keere - Antique maps - Decorative cartouches - Historical cartography These keywords attract collectors and enthusiasts looking for historical maps of Austria, especially those depicting Vienna and the Danube River valley during the early 17th century. See less