Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Bast, 1598

Reference
BG-00335
Date
1598
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
37.0 x 45.0 cm (14.6 x 17.7 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,120

Antique map titled 'Franeker'. Very rare and early map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. With decorative cartouche and Dutch legend. Artists and Engravers: Pieter Bast (1550-1605) was a Flemmish topographical engraver from Antwerp.

Artist: Pieter Bast (1550-1605) was a Flemmish topographical engraver from Antwerp.

Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Repair on folding lines and visible wear. Thin paper, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1598 Overall size: 45 x 37 cm.

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