Episcopatus Paderbornensis in suas Dioeces. et Praefect. exacte distincti. opera et sumptibus Matth. Seutt. S.C.M. Geogr. Au. V. Cum. Privi. S.R. I. Vicariat. Albr. Carl Seutter sculps. [Bishopric of Paderborn with its dioceses and prefectures accurately divided]

Antique 18th century copperplate map with original wash colour, c1744


Antique 18th-century copperplate map of the Bishopric of Paderborn by Matthäus Seutter. Original wash colour with a decorative title cartouche. The map details the ecclesiastical territory of the Bishopric of Paderborn in Westphalia, showing its diocesan and prefectural divisions with precision.

CAPTION BELOW PICTURE: 'Episcopatus Paderbornensis in suas Dioeces. et Praefect. exacte distincti. opera et sumptibus Matth. Seutt. S.C.M. Geogr. Au. V. Cum. Privi. S.R. I. Vicariat. Albr. Carl Seutter sculps. [Bishopric of Paderborn with its dioceses and prefectures accurately divided]'

DATE PRINTED: Undated but circa 1744    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 21.5 x 29.5cm, 8.25 x 11.5 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Published by Matthäus Seutter & Jacob Christoph Weyerman. Albrecht Carl Seutter Sculp.

PROVENANCE: "Atlas Minor praecipua orbis terrarum imperia, Regna et Provincias, Germaniae Potissimum, tabellis 50 exacte declineatis sistens usui militiae ducum ac peregrinantium maxime accomodatus", opera Matthaei Seutteri, Sac. Caes. Maj. Geogr. Aug. Vind. Jacob Christoph Weyerman ... Cum Privileg: S.R.I. Vicariat. in part: Rheni, Franc: et Suev Juris. (Augsburg)

TYPE: Antique 18th century copperplate map with original wash colour

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

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