About this sheet
Antique map titled 'Frisiae Occidentalis Typus'. Original antique map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Beschryvinghe van alle de Neder-Landen' by L. Guicciardini. Published 1612. Artists and Engravers: Lodovico Guicciardini (19 August 1521 ? 22 March 1589) was an Italian writer and merchant from Florence who lived primarily in Antwerp. He was the nephew of historian and diplomat Francesco Guicciardini.
Condition: Very good, original folding line. General age-related toning, minor wear. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1612
Overall size: 36 x 30.5 cm.
Image size: 31 x 23 cm.
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