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| Cartograph: |
Johannes Janssonius (*1588 - †1664) |
| Title: |
Europam sive Celticam veterem. Sic Describere conabur Abrahamus Ortelius |
| Year: |
Amsterdam, 1642 |
| Plate Size: |
35.3 x 46.8 cm (13.9 x 18.4 inches) |
| Reference: |
Koeman II 455 |
| Historical map of Europe, originally attributed to Ortelius also published in Hondius / Mercator Atlas Novus with different catouches. French text on back. |
| Overall age toning, top left a bit stronger. Otherwise fine condition. |
| About the Cartograph/ Printer: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson was born 1588 in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death in 1664, his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk. |
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