Antique Map of the Breaches of the Oude Rijn River, C.1890

€ 74

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

Date: 1890
Mapmaker / artist: Anonymous
Sheet size: 16.5 × 23.5 cm (6.5 × 9.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BV-0054

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.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Schetsteekening van de bij den hoogen waterstand met ijsgang op den Ouden Rijn (..)'. Map illustrating the breaches of the Oude Rijn river near Babberich. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, small tear in lower margin. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1890
Overall size: 23.5 x 16.5 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 19 x 11.5 cm.

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