Oldenburg Comitatus
Amsterdam. Map. Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 14.5 x 19". This decorative map of Oldenburg and Bremen in Germany includes Jadebusen and the estuary of the Weser. Oriented with north to the right, it depicts towns, fortresses, and beautifully rendered topography. Map is in good condition with some edge wear and overall toning. Minor wear along original centerfold. Brittle paper. Petrus Schenk (c.1660--1711) was a German engraver and cartographer. He began his training in Amsterdam in the..... More