PCT-61442

Antique Map of Greece with Plans of Rhodes by Dapper (c.1677)

  • 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: c.1677
  • Overall size: 30.5 x 40 cm.
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.. Antique Map of Greece with Plans of Rhodes by Dapper (c.1677)

Description: 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.