Belgii sive Germaniae Inferioris accuratissima tabula.

Copper engr., c. 50 x 61 cm, full col. (heavily but expertly rest., remargined side edges).

Good copy.

First state of the Hondius map of Germania Inferioris with decorative border. Title in a shield, surrounded by the coat-of-arms of the XVII Provinces, in upper corner. In lower right corner imprint and bar scales. Along the left border a cartouche with legend of symbols and number of towns and villages per province. Decorative borders on top and bottom with city plans and views i.a. Leuven, Luxemburg, Ghent, Arras, Middelburg, Zutphen, Antwerp, Mechelen, Deventer, etc. Each side border shows 4 town plans in circular frames with 3 costumed figures in upright oval frames. Ref. Van der Krogt 92. - Schilder MCN VI: 57.1.