Antique map titled 'De Grietenie van Menaldema Deel (..)'. Very decorative regional map of the Grietenij of Menaldumadeel, west of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands. Multiple cartouches and coat of arms. Originiates from: 'Beschrijvinge ende nieuwe caerten van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt (…).', by Schotanus a Sterringa, first published in 1664.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704) was a Dutch / Frisian cartographer from Franeker.
Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issue. Narrow margins. Bottom right corner with small restored tear. Paper edges a bit chipped. Light creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1664 Overall size: 37.6 x 29 cm. Image size: 36.5 x 27.7 cm.
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