1744 Georg Mattaus Seutter Antique Map of Europe Ornithology While the Qin maps place

While the Qin maps place the cardinal direction of north at the top of the map

Size: 17 1/2in x 14in (445mm x 355mm)

Despite the fact that these maps were prepared for military purpose

but after its destruction by the French in 1689

Between 1861 and 1865 Vincenzo's son Gioacchino Valentini commissioned two further expansions on the left side

1744 Georg Mattaus Seutter Antique Map of Europe Ornithology While the Qin maps placeTitle : Europa a Matth. Seutteri T C Lotter, Geogr. Ref #: 93388 Size: 11in x 8 1 2in (280mm x 215mm) Date : 1744 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: These beautifully hand coloured original copper plate engraved antique map was engraved by Tobias Lotter and published in the 1744 edition of GM Seutters Atlas Minor Prae cipua Orbis Terrarum Imperia Regna et Provincias., Augsburg, Germany. General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: Heavy