Antique Map of the Duchy of Saxony by De Wit, c.1680

€ 720

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1680
Sheet size: 53.4 × 61.5 cm (21.0 × 24.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-58032

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Circuli Saxoniae Superior Pars Meridionalis in qua sunt Ducatus Saxoniae, Comitatus Mansfeldiae, et Voitlandiae, Landgraviat Thuringiae, Marchionatus Misniae Principatus Anhaltinus et Episcopatus Hallensis.' A handsome and detailed map of the historical regions of the Duchy of Saxony, Germany. The map is fully engraved with towns, political boundaries, rivers, and forests. The map is embellished with a title cartouche with putti and coats of arms. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Frederik/Frederick de Wit (Amsterdam 1630-1706), was a famous engraver and publisher in Amsterdam. He acquired many of the printing plates of Blaeu and Janssonius when it came to auction. His map were very popular because of the quality of the engravings and the beautiful coloring. After his death his work was re-issued by Pieter Mortier and Covens & Mortier.

Image size: 56.8 x 48.4 cm.