swedens first chauffeuse Size:40x50 The map is a woodcut

The map is a woodcut from 1539 that was colored in 1572

to train naval officers

this poster is a captivating addition for any enthusiast

Original Ortelius maps are highly sought after by collectors

swedens first chauffeuse Size:40x50 The map is a woodcutSweden's first "chauffeuse" at the steering wheel of an Oldsmobil on Sdermalm in Stockholm in 1904. Alexandra Gjestvang had scaled Besvrsbacken, one of the most difficult slopes in Sweden, and then driven down it an equally difficult test. Besvrsbacken was used at the beginning of the 20th century as a place for test driving cars and for performing brake tests. Besvrsbacken is still today the steepest gradient on Stockholm's streets with its 22%. In