Description
Antique map of North Wales by Johannes Janssonius. Showing the north of Wales with the island of Anglesey. Decorated with two cartouches, two coats of arms, sailing ships and a compass rose. This is the first edition which appeared in the Latin edition of Janssonius' Atlas Novus from 1646. Latin text on verso. With old colouring.
Condition
Somewhat browned and stained. Very good condition.
Cartographer
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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Johannes Janssonius: Principatus Walliae Pars Borealis vulgo North Wales.
Old coloured map of North Wales. Printed in Amsterdam by J. Janssonius in 1646.
Wales - Janssonius, Johannes - Principatus Walliae Pars Borealis vulgo...