ALLEGORIC & CURIOUS MAP of Europe - SEUTTER Matthew- "Statua Regum europaeorum P.C.N. Nomina continens". c.1728. Burin. Proof in old colours, on laid paper. Handwritten annotations in ink in the left-hand box under the arms. This allegorical map represents an imposing king with on his left his trophies (crowns, sceptres, weapons, musical instruments...); and on his right a coat of arms (with that of Germany at the top). On his body and armour are the kings of the different European nations from the 1st to the 17th century. Margins. 68 x 57 cm. Condition B (Some light freckling, traces of marginal wetness only slightly affecting the subject, original horizontal median fold and rare short consolidated tears in the margins).