Rare Old Map of Anglia and Schwansen by Joan Blaeu, 1665: Flensburg, Schleswig, Glücksburg, Kappeln, Süderbrarup, Baltic Sea, Fjords

Experience the rich historical tapestry of the Anglia and Schwansen region through the Old Map of Territoria Anglen Et Schwansen by esteemed cartographer, Joan Blaeu, crafted in the year 1665. This exquisite artifact captures the essence of the region during the vibrant 17th century, with the charming German town of Mohrkirch gracing its center. Immerse yourself in the subtle details and let this magnificent piece transport you back in time. Unearth a plethora of enchanting towns, cities, and settlements, each with its unique historical significance.

Blaeu's mastery in cartography is evident in the way he meticulously charted the boundaries, rivers, lakes, and other natural phenomena, several of which have grown into modern-day tourist attractions. This map serves as not just a visual treat, but a gateway into the historical events of the 17th century that shaped this region. Each stroke, each name scripted onto the parchment, holds stories of times past, making this piece a truly valuable addition to your collection.

Settlements:

  
• Flensburg (Flensborg) - Founded in the 13th century, Flensburg is notable for its scenic harbor and charming old town featuring historic merchant houses.
  
• Schleswig (Slesvig) - Known for the Schleswig Cathedral and Gottorf Castle, it has been a significant settlement since Viking times.
  
• Glücksburg - Home to the renowned Glücksburg Castle, one of the most significant Renaissance castles in Northern Europe.
  
• Kappeln - A charming town known for its preserved 19th century mill, the Dutch windmill Amanda, and its unique herring fence.
  
• Süderbrarup - This town is notable for its traditional annual market, the Süderbrarup Fair, which has roots dating back to the 16th century.
  
• Satrup - Home to the Satrup medieval stage, an open-air theatre that stages historical plays.
  
• Tolk - Known for the Tolk-Schau family leisure and nature park, one of the oldest in Germany.
  
• Gelting - Home to the Gelting Wind Park, one of the first onshore wind farms in Germany.
  
• Husby - Renowned for the Husby Church, a Romanesque architecture marvel dating back to the 12th century.
  
• Sörup - The town is notable for its pristine Sörup Lake, a popular spot for fishing and bird watching.
  
• Langballig - Known for Langballigau harbor on the Flensburg Fjord, a popular tourist destination.
  
• Boren - Home to the historical monument of Boren-Lindaunis railway bridge, part of the disused Kiel–Flensburg railway.
  
• Rabenkirchen-Faulück - This village is home to the distinctive St. James' Church with a Romanesque granite cross.
  
• Mittelangeln - Known for its scenic rural landscapes and well-preserved medieval structures.
  
• Mohrkirch (Morkeer) - The central focus of the map, knownfor its church, St. John's, which has a baptismal font from around 1200.
  
• Unewatt - Known for the Landschaftsmuseum Unewatt, an open-air museum presenting the regional history and culture.
  
• Fahrdorf - Located on the Schlei fjord, known for its beautiful beach and the large Viking settlement of Hedeby nearby.
  
• Gelting - The home to the Gothic-style St. Catherine's Church, it's the central parish for the fishing communities in Gelting Bay.
  
• Großsolt - Known for its medieval brick church dedicated to St. Peter and Paul, dating back to 1509.
  
• Böklund - A hub for Bronze Age artifacts, with historical significance dating back to 1500 BC.
  
• Rügge - Known for its early 18th century half-timbered church and scenic landscapes.
  
• Sterup - The village's landmark is the St. Mary's Church, a red brick Romanesque edifice.
  
• Quern - Home to the historic Quern stone, an archaeological site dating back to the Stone Age.
  
• Freienwill - Known for its beautiful rural setting and its late medieval St. Lawrence's Church.
  
• Niesgrau - The settlement is known for its archaeological sites from the Stone and Bronze Ages.
  
• Janneby - Home to the Gothic-style St. John's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.
  
• Westerholz - Known for its location on the Flensburg Fjord, offering scenic beachside views.
  
• Ulsnis - This village is noted for its late-Gothic Ulsnis Church and charming Schlei landscapes.
  
• Brodersby - Known for the Brodersby Burial Ground, an archaeological site dating back to the Bronze Age.
  
• Ausacker - Home to the 13th-century fieldstone Ausacker Church, a landmark of the village.
  
• Ringsberg - Known for its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the city of Flensburg.

Notable Features:

  
• Schlei Fjord - This 42 km long inlet of the Baltic Sea shapes the picturesque landscape of Schwansen.
  
• Flensburg Fjord - The scenic fjord serves as the border between Germany and Denmark.
  
• Baltic Sea coastline - The stunning coastline offers beautiful beaches and bays, like Gelting Bay.
  
• Angeln Peninsula - The historical home of the Angles, who migrated to Britain in the Early Middle Ages.
  
• Langsee Lake - Near Schleswig, this lake is a popular tourist attraction, perfect for boating and birdwatching.

Historical Events:

  
• Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) - This region was deeply affected by the upheavals of this pan-European conflict.
  
• Second Northern War (1655-1660) - The towns and settlements faced raids and occupation during this conflict between Sweden and its adversaries.

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 all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 24x30in (61x76cm), 32x40in (81.5x102cm), 40x50in (102x127cm), 48x60in (122x153cm) and 56x70in (142x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 70in (178cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40.5x51cm) version of this map.

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

Please note the unframed 24x30in (61x76cm) map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my main collection of European city, province and country maps.

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.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

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My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.

I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.

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Map personalisation

If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.

Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.

Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.

I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.

I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.

Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.