The Netherlands & Belgium · 19th century
€ 290
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Fine; occasional foxing as visible on the scans; sheet irregularly cut, not affecting image. Please study image carefully.
Drenthe - Gemeente Assen. (no 2, Stad). These scarse detailed maps of Dutch Towns originate from the 'Gemeente-atlas' of Jacob Kuyper. This atlas of all towns in the Netherlands was published from 1865-1870 and included all towns in the Dutch province of Drenthe. These maps are also known as a Kuyper kaart or Kuyper kaartjes from Drenthe.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Jacob Kuyper: He was one of the most important of the Dutch atlas editors of the second half of the 19th century. He is particularly known for the "Gemeente Atlas", with 1210 plans of all the towns and villages in the Netherlands.
Condition: Fine; occasional foxing as visible on the scans; sheet irregularly cut, not affecting image. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1865
Overall size: 25 x 19.5 cm.
Image size: 19.5 x 16.5 cm.
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