Osnabrugensis Episcopatus Auctore Ioanne Gigante
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Henricus Hondius engraved this version of Joan Gigas's map of the area around Osnabruck, northeast Germany, for inclusion in the succession of atlases originating from Mercator's publications of the end of the previous century. The plate is distinctively designed with a detailed panoramic view of the city at lower left and inset detail "Districtus Reckenbergensis" the area around Widenbrugge at lower right. The coats of arms and a dedication to Franciscus Guilielmus Bishop of Oldenburg appear at top right. This example has attractive original colour and is from the scarce the English-text edition, providing a readable and fascinating description of the region.
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