Le Canton d’Unterwald en Suisse
Vogelschau, ‘bird’s eye’ view
P. van der Aa / J. Covens & C. Mortier, after Merian
Canton of Unterwalden showing Sarnen, Kerns, Alpnach, Stans and Sachseln
Copper engraving form 1720
Overall size with margins: 31 x 21.6 cm
One of the three founding cantons of the old Swiss confederation together with Schwyz and Uri. Nowadays the canton no longer exists as such, the territory is taken by the cantons Nidwalden and Obwalden. Verso without print
Good condition on fine laid paper. Professionally flattened. Minor restoration to left margin with two clean tears just into border. No loss within plate.
