Original Antique Map of Leros and Kalimnos, and other islands, Greece, 1687
€ 550
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Date
1687
Mapmaker / artist
Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an anonymous artist. Olfert Dapper (c. 1635 - 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography,
Sheet size
39.5 × 30.7 cm (15.6 × 12.1 in)
Reference
PCT-59223
Condition
Very good, given age. One tiny hardly visible worm hole in image. Light soiling in the margins. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'Lero, Calamo, Zanara e Levita, Amorgo.'
heet with four maps on one page showing the islands Leros, Kalimnos, and other islands, Greece. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an anonymous artist. Olfert Dapper (c. 1635 - 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography, although he never travelled outside Holland. Until today, his book Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for Africanists. Artist: Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an anonymous artist. Olfert Dapper (c. 1635 - 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography, although he never travelled outside Holland. Until today, his book Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for Africanists.
Condition: Very good, given age. One tiny hardly visible worm hole in image. Light soiling in the margins. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1687 Overall size: 39.5 x 30.7 cm. Image size: 34 x 26 cm.
