Antique Map of the Region of Wonseradeel, Friesland in the Netherlands, 1664

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Antique map titled 'De Grietenije van Wonsera-deel (..).' Map of the Grietenij of Wonseradeel, Friesland, The Netherlands. Multiple cartouches, key and coat of arms. "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. Edges with some small tears; backed. No top margin. Several vertical creases. Original folds, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1664
Overall size: 37.2 x 29 cm.
Image size: 36.2 x 28.3 cm.

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