Antique Map of the Region of Rauwerderhem, Friesland, The Netherlands, '1664'

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'De Grietenije van Rauwerderhem (..).' Map of the Grietenij of Rauwerderhem, Friesland, The Netherlands. Multiple cartouches, key and coat of arms. This map orgininates 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, given age. Several imperfections; paper loss top edge; backed, several small tears in the margins, paper separation upper middle fold; backed, tear left side of image, backed, several small crinkles and creases. Original middle fold as issued. Remains of attachment to carrier to the rear. General age-image carefully.
Date: 1664
Overall size: 35.8 x 15.3 cm.
Image size: 34 x 24.9 cm.

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