Historical Map of Bohemia, handmade paper, *Regni Bohemiae Nova Descriptio*

$44.40
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Code: MAP1144

Historical Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia (Regni Bohemiae Nova Descriptio)

This reproduction of the famous early 17th-century map of the Kingdom of Bohemia depicts Bohemia as it appeared at that time, including major cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and provincial borders. The map is rendered in the richly ornamented cartographic style of its time and enhanced with decorative elements, coats of arms, and period depictions of figures. It also features vedute of Prague and the imperial court, which underscore its historical value.

This cartographic gem is not only a valuable document of its time but also an impressive

  • Paper weight: 240 g/m²
  • Paper color: ivory
  • Format: A2
  • Dimensions: 42 × 59.4 cm
  • Handmade in the Czech Republic

 

The handmade paper mill in Velké Losiny, Czech Republic, continues a tradition of papermaking dating back to the 16th century. To this day, paper is produced here by hand from cotton and linen fibers using methods that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries.

Products from Velké Losiny are used for artistic creations, diplomas, certificates, wedding invitations, and other formal printed materials. Each sheet bears the marks of handcrafted work,