Italy - Alpine station Wildbad Pfäfers (located in the canton of St. Gallen, in Switzerland); Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686) - "Regio circa thermas Fabarias"" - 1621-1650
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Copper engraving map titled Regio circa thermas Fabarias, by Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650) and Caspar Merian (1627–1686), produced in Italy, uncoloured, showing the alpine station Wildbad Pfäfers in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland; 195 × 323 mm, one item, in good condition with minor foxing and browning.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Hand-made lightly laid paper;
Condition: Excellent inking/printing, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural aging, yellowing and editorial creasing, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the piece must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Origin: From a private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, draughtsmen and publishers of Switzerland in the 17th century. His fame is mainly linked to the production of bird's-eye city views and cartographic maps of extraordinary technical precision and artistic beauty.
Caspar Merian (1627–1686) was one of the most important German engravers and scholars of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographic views of European cities.
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The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Hand-made lightly laid paper;
Condition: Excellent inking/printing, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural aging, yellowing and editorial creasing, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the piece must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Origin: From a private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, draughtsmen and publishers of Switzerland in the 17th century. His fame is mainly linked to the production of bird's-eye city views and cartographic maps of extraordinary technical precision and artistic beauty.
Caspar Merian (1627–1686) was one of the most important German engravers and scholars of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographic views of European cities.
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Alpine station Wildbad Pfäfers (located in the canton of St. Gallen, in Switzerland)
Map maker/publisher
Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686)
Map/book title
"Regio circa thermas Fabarias""
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Topography of Helvetia, Raetia, and Valais.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
323 mm
Width
195 mm
