Must-have Old Map Of The Rhine River Basin In Europe By Coronelli, 1690: Basel, Cologne, Frankfurt, Lake Constance, Swiss Alps Massive 70% Savings [nKjhLm6U]

This map, titled 'Corso del Reno Parte Septentrio , Corso del Reno Parte Meridionale', is a detailed political and physical map of the Rhine River Basin, originally published in 1690 by Vincenzo Coronelli, a renowned Venetian cartographer, publisher, and globe maker. Coronelli's maps are highly sought after by collectors for their accuracy, detail, and decorative flourishes. This map is no exception, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the geography and history of the region as it existed over three centuries ago.

The map covers the entire Rhine River Basin, from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth in the North Sea. It includes the modern-day countries of Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium, as well as parts of Austria, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg. The level of detail is extraordinary, with hundreds of towns, villages, and cities meticulously labeled, along with mountains, rivers, forests, and other geographical features. The map also includes two decorative cartouches, one depicting the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire, and the other showing a scale of miles.

One of the most striking features of the map is its intricate and visually appealing design. Coronelli uses a variety of colors and symbols to distinguish different features, making it easy for the viewer to navigate and understand the map. The map also features a decorative border, which adds to its overall aesthetic appeal.

In addition to its geographical accuracy and artistic beauty, this map is also a valuable historical document. It provides a snapshot of the Rhine River Basin at a time of great political and social change. The region had recently been ravaged by the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), and was still recovering from its devastating effects. The map also shows the territorial boundaries of the various European states in the late 17th century, providing insight into the complex political landscape of the time.

Overall, this map is a remarkable work of cartography that offers a wealth of information and visual interest. It is a must-have for collectors of antique maps and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of the Rhine River Basin.

This is an old map from 1690, so not every modern place is shown, or they may be on the map with a different name. If this was a modern map, covering the same area, the following things would be visible on the map:

Towns, cities and villages ordered by modern day population: - Basel - Cologne - Dusseldorf - Frankfurt - Geneva - Karlsruhe - Koblenz - Ludwigshafen - Mainz - Mannheim - Mulhouse - Nancy - Neuchatel - Nijmegen - Offenburg - Pforzheim - Remscheid - Rotterdam - Saarbrucken - Schaffhausen - Solingen - Strasbourg - Stuttgart - Utrecht - Wiesbaden - Winterthur - Worms - Zurich

National parks, geographical features and natural landmarks: - Black Forest - Lake Constance - Rhine River - Swiss Alps - Vosges Mountains

Historical events that occurred in the 20 years prior to the original publishing date of this map: - Nine Years' War (1688-1697) - War of the Grand Alliance (1689-1697) - Glorious Revolution (1688) - Edict of Fontainebleau (1685) - Siege of Vienna (1683)

Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.

This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.

This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

Please note: the labels on this map are hard to read if you order a map that is 20in (50cm) or smaller. The map is still very attractive, but if you would like to read the map easily, please buy a larger size.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.

Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.