Frisia Occidentalis, A Rare Antique Engraving of Friesland, The Netherlands

€ 2 450

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size: 44.4 × 57.1 cm (17.5 × 22.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-56643

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Very good, given age. Original folds, as issued, but neatly flattened out. Margins cropped close to the image edge. A small crease in the top right corner. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Frisia Occidentalis.' - A very decorative map of the Dutch province Friesland, also showing the Wadden islands Terschelling and Ameland. With coats of arms of the municipalities of the area in the borders. A coat of arms in the lower right corner and a title cartouche in the lower left corner. A legend in the top right and a compass rose in the top left corner. From: "Chronique ofte historische geschiedenisse van Vrieslant” by P. Winsemius, published 1622.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Engraver: Petro Harlingensis. Publisher: Joannes Lamrinck.' after 'Cartographer: Adrianus Metius & Gerard Freitag.'. Cartographer: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704).