Original Antique Map of Friesland in Decorative Hand-Colouring, 1600

Reference
BG-00233
Date
1600
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
26.0 x 32.0 cm (10.2 x 12.6 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 620

Antique map titled 'Frisiae antiquissima trans rhenu provinc et adiacentium regionum nova et exacta descriptio'. Original antique map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Geographisch Handbuch' by Matthias Quad. Published 1600. Artists and Engravers: Published by Johann Bussemacher.

Artist: Published by Johann Bussemacher.

Condition: Good, original folding line. Minor wear, large vertical crease. General age-related toning. German text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1600 Overall size: 32 x 26 cm. Image size: 26.5 x 18 cm.

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