Antique map titled 'Groninga Dominium.' A map of the Dutch province Groningen. This includes the Wadden islands Schiermonnikoog, Rottumeroog (Rottumerplaat) and Borkum. With compass rose, decorative cartouche and decorative scales with impressum. German text on the rear. This map is one of two almost identical German editions (1634 and 1635) published by Blaeu. Ref: Koeman 2:131/132 (German).
Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Willem Blaeu.
Condition: Fair/good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Vertical creases, one just left of the middle fold, the other in the right half of the sheet. A crease in the lower right margin corner. Middle fold with restored / backed paper separation. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. German text on verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1635 Overall size: 53 x 45.2 cm. Image size: 48.6 x 38 cm.
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