Merian’s Map of Augsburg Gibraltar This chart of the Cape

This chart of the Cape Verde islands was engraved by Guillaume de la Haye

cloth chemise and slipcase

Oppiani de piscibus libri V

The map shows sands and soundings

publisher’s crease to bottom left corner

Merian’s Map of Augsburg Gibraltar This chart of the CapeThis map of Augsburg was published by Merian and his heirs in various works, including the Archontologia cosmica, Theatrum Europaeum and the Topographia Germaniae. Merian was born in Basel, but he learned his trade working for Johann Theodor de Bry in Frankfurt, and married de Brys daughter. His own business flourished: talented engravers who worked with him include Wenceslaus Hollar. After his death in 1650 the firm passed through three generations