Antique Map of the Region of Zevenwouden, Friesland, The Netherlands, 1660

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'De Zeeven Wolden'. Map of the region of Zevenwouden (or Zevenwolden) in Friesland, the Netherlands.

This region include the villages of Langweer, Echtenerbrug, St Nicolasga, Lemmer, Heerenveen, Jubbega, Oldeboorn, Terkaple, Terhorne, Aalsum, Wolvega and many others. This map originates from 'Vyerige Colom verthonende de 17 Nederlandsche Provintien.', published by Jacob Aertsz. Colom, Amsterdam, 1660.

Artists and Engravers: Jacob Aertz. Colom (also Kalom or Calom, 1599-1673) was a printer, publisher, bookseller, geographer, cartographer and poet from Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Repaired tear on the upper part of the map. Some wear and other minor defects. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1660
Overall size: 27 x 21.5 cm.
Image size: 23 x 16 cm.

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