Crete by Johann Hoffmann. 1667
Scarce map of Crete, an earlier and smaller version of De Wit's Crete map. One of the most beautiful maps ever produced of Crete.
Johann Hoffmann (1629-1698)
Map publisher of Nürnberg.
Insula Candia ejusque fortificatio.
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Category: Antique maps > Mediterranean Sea
Old, antique map of Crete, by Hoffmann Johann.
With six insets showing: Iraklion, Canea, Spina Long, Retimo, Thine, and Sunda.
Title: Insula Candia ejusque fortificatio.
Date of the first edition: 1667.
Date of this map: 1667.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Map size: 405 x 495mm (15.94 x 19.49 inches).
Sheet size: 470 x 590mm (18.5 x 23.23 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Original coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
References: Zacharakis, 1638/2394
From: Eigentlicher Abriß und Beschreibung der uhralten Königreichs oder Insul Candien ... Nürnberg, 1667-1668.
Scarce map of Crete, an earlier and smaller version of De Wit's Crete map. One of the most beautiful maps ever produced of Crete.
Johann Hoffmann (1629-1698)
Map publisher of Nürnberg.
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