Antique map titled 'De Grietenije van Kollumer landt (..).' Map of the Grietenij of Kollumerland, Friesland, The Netherlands. Multiple cartouches, key and coat of arms. "Beschrijvinge ende nieuwe caerten van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt (…).", by Schotanus a Sterringa, first published in 1664.
Artists and Engravers: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704) was a Dutch / Frisian cartographer from Franeker.
Condition: Fair, given age. Poor quality, attached to carrier sheet. Several blemishes such as crinkles and creases, tears etc. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1664 Overall size: 34.5 x 25.4 cm. Image size: 28.8 x 21.6 cm.
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