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Description

Finely colored example of Nicholaus Visscher's decorative map of the German Rhine River Valley.

The map follows the course of the Rhine River from the area near Baden-Baden in the South to just south of Koblenz. The map includes a views of a number of the larger cities in the region, including Heidelberg, Mentz (Mainz), Frankfurt, Worms and Spier, and partial views of Heidelberg Castle, the wolf fountain and the monastery at Neuburg, along with 3 coats of arms and representions of the indigenous dress of the locals.

The map was first published in 1621, with subsequent states published in 1630, 1633, 1650 and 1652.

Condition Description
Trimmed to neatline and laid on a a larger sheet of paper, likely as issued.

Minor fold split at lower fold, repaired on verso.
Reference
Schilder, G. (Monumenta) VI, 49.1; MCC 46, #64, pl.XXI.