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Keere - Map of Bohemia, Czech Republic with Inset of Prague (Regni Behemiae Nova Descriptio) - This historic map is from a composite atlas. It is from Pieter van den Keere and published in Amsterdam in the early 1600s. The map features an inset view of Prague. Ther is a Latin dedication to Eilhard Lubinus, professor of mathematic at Rostock University. Petrus Kaerius Flan is noted in the lower left corner. In the lower right is a view of the Imperator's (Kaisers Hof) residence in Prague with costumed couple and Imperial coat of arms. Keere based this map off of Ortelius's map of Bohemia from 1570. Pieter van den Keere (1571-1646) was a Dutch engraver and cartographer. He was also son of the printer, Henric van den Keere. He established his business in London after he fled Gent from religious persecution. Keere married the sister of Jodocus Hondius and further enhanced his skills through this relationship to the Hondius family. Keere would sell his plates to Jansson in 1621. Paper Size: ~ 22 1/4” by 17 1/2” (Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving