Province of Friesland · 16th century
€ 620
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
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.
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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