Antique Map of the Ooststellingwerf Township Friesland by Halma, 1718

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Stellingwerf Oost-Eynde, de negende Grietenije van de Sevenwolden'. This regional map of the Oost Stellingwerf Grietenij, part of the Province of Friesland, The Netherlands shows the situation around 1718. Grietenijen later turned into the present day towns. On this detailed map you will find: Oosterwolde, Appelscha, Makkinga, Elsloo and much more detailed information. With the coat of arms of the Lijklama family. This map originates from 'Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland '', by B. Schotanus a Sterringa and published by F. Halma in 1718. This Atlas is considered the best atlas of Friesland, the Netherlands.

Artists and Engravers: The author is Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704). The publisher is Francois Halma (1653-1722). Some of the Grietenije kaarten in this work are signed by Jan and Gaspar Luyken / Luiken as the engravers.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1718
Overall size: 66 x 55 cm.
Image size: 52 x 48 cm.

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