Antique Map of Upper Saxony in Germany by Tirion, circa 1740

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Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Opper Saxise Kreits (..).' Attractive detailed map showing Upper Saxony, Germany with Meissen, Thuringen, Anhalt, Brandenburg, Pommeren etc. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Isaak Tirion, a Dutch publisher in Amsterdam, was born 1705. He produced serveral Atlases and Dutch town plans. The maps mainly based on those of Guillaume de l'Isle. He died in 1765.

Condition: Good, given age. Edges with small tears. Light soiling and some spots in the margins. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: circa 1740
Overall size: 55 x 43.5 cm.
Image size: 33.8 x 28.3 cm.

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