[Switzerland]. DANCKERTS (Justus). Novissima et Accuratissim - Lot 161

[Switzerland]. DANCKERTS (Justus). Novissima et Accuratissima Helvetiae, Rhaetiae, Valesiae et Partis Sabaudiae Tabula. Amst[erdam], ex Officina Iusti Danckerts, [ca. 1680]. 1 copper-engraved map (50.7 x 62 cm.), hand-colored (restored cracks in margins and at center fold, folio lightly browned, foxing, marginal soiling, paper reinforced at center fold). Decorative map of Switzerland by Justus Danckerts, divided into several regions corresponding to the historical divisions of the country and neighboring territories. It illustrates Helvetia, Rhetia, Valais, as well as parts of France, notably Savoy and Burgundy. The main geographical features are clearly represented, such as mountain ranges, rivers and lakes, including Lake Geneva, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Bergamo. The map is embellished with a beautiful title cartouche in the upper left corner, adorned with two cherubs.