{"product_id":"gothia-jansson-1647","title":"1647 Gothia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jan Jansson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1647 (Published) Amsterdam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.4 x 19.2 inches (39.1 x 48.8 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map by Jan Jansson depicts the southern part of Sweden known as Götaland or Gothia. It is one of the three major regions of Sweden, and is bounded to the north by Svealand, with deep woods marking the border. The region once consisted of petty kingdoms whose inhabitants were called Guatar in Old Norse. This term mainly referred to the population of modern Västergötland, known historically as the Geats, the people of the hero of the epic work Beowulf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJansson depicts the region in some detail, with cities, ports, river systems, lakes, and forested lands region included. Sweden’s nearest islands are depicted, and a number of frigates ply the Baltic, which surrounds the region on three sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This map is in C+ condition. Centerfold separation has been repaired with archival material on the verso. Paper thinning appears in a number of places in the image. Margins are tattered but with ample room for framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInventory #11552\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Cartographic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31747033235517,"sku":"11552","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/9705\/products\/11552a.jpg?v=1736981387","url":"https:\/\/nwcartographic.com\/products\/gothia-jansson-1647","provider":"New World Cartographic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}