1651 Antique map of N.central Germany, Hildesiensis, Hannover. Mercator/Jansson

Description

Genuine antique map "Episcopatus Hildesiensis" by Mercator/Jansson  from the German edition of "Atlas Minor" published in Amsterdam in 1651. This charming 360 year old copperplate map is a close view of the Hannover & Braunschweig area of Germany showing the Innerste and Oker  rivers in detail. Cities are named and forests are drawn as groups of individual trees. An ornate little cartouche embellishes this map. German text on verso. Image is in very good condition and measures 6 1/2"x 8 1/4".
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