Province of Friesland · 17th century
€ 195
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map titled 'De Grietenije van Dantuma deel (..)'. Map of the Grietenij of Dantumadeel, 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: Good, given age. Edges with an occasional tiny tear. Small brown spot in image. Original middle fold as issued. Faint offsetting from original folding. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1664
Overall size: 38 x 31 cm.
Image size: 37 x 27.8 cm.
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