Antique Map of the Bildt Region by Schotanus, 1664
€ 160
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Date
1664
Mapmaker / artist
Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704) was a Dutch / Frisian cartographer from Franeker
Sheet size
29.5 × 36.5 cm (11.6 × 14.4 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-00242
Condition
Repaired: Repairs on folding line and tears, also affecting image. Fair, general age-related toning. Repairs on folding line and tears, also affecting image. Minor wear, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'De Grietenije van der Bildt (..)' Map of the Grietenij of Het Bildt, Friesland, The Netherlands. Multiple cartouches, key and coat of arms. Originates from ""Beschrijvinge ende nieuwe caerten van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt (?)."", by Schotanus a Sterringa, first published in 1664. Artists and Engravers: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704) was a Dutch / Frisian cartographer from Franeker.
Condition: Fair, general age-related toning. Repairs on folding line and tears, also affecting image. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1664 Overall size: 36.5 x 29.5 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 36.5 x 28 cm.
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