Antique Map of the Region of Gaasterland, Friesland, The Netherlands, 1664
€ 120
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1664
Sheet size
30 × 37.5 cm (11.8 × 14.8 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-00253
Condition
Repaired: Large repair on folding line, also affecting image. Fair, original folding line. Shows some creasing and staining. Large repair on folding line, also affecting image. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'De Grietenie van Gaesterlandt (..)'. Map of the region of Gaasterland in Friesland, the Netherlands. This region includes the villages of Balk, Sloten, Wyckel and many others. This map originates from 'Beschrijvinge ende nieuwe caerten van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt (..)', by Schotanus a Sterringa, first published in 1664.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704) was a Dutch / Frisian cartographer from Franeker.
Condition: Fair, original folding line. Shows some creasing and staining. Large repair on folding line, also affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1664 Overall size: 37.5 x 30 cm. Image size: 33 x 25 cm.
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