Antique Engravings, One Sheet with 3 Bird's Eye Plans of Rhodes, Greece, 1677

€ 425

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

Date: 1677
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 30.48 × 39.63 cm (12.0 × 15.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-61442

Condition

Given age. A few minor crinkles. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

About this sheet

Antique map, titled: 'Afbeelding der Oude Stad Rhodus (…).' - Sheet with 3 bird's eye plans of Rhodes, Greece.

Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Olfert Dapper' after an anonymous 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.

Technic: Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Condition: Good, given age. A few minor crinkles. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Date: 1677
Overall size: 15.6 x 12 inch
Image size: 0.001 x 13.7 x 10.7 inch.