Utrecht Province Map 1907 – Antique Dutch Topographic Kuyper Lithograph
€ 330
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1907
Mapmaker / artist
J. Kuyper, published by W\.E.J. Tjeenk Willink, Zwolle, 1907
Technique
Lithograph with printed color
Sheet size
45 × 60 cm (17.7 × 23.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-07085
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.
Condition
With light age toning and fold lines as issued. Some small marginal tears and handling creases, but image remains clean and paper stable.
About this sheet
Utrecht Province Map 1907 – Antique Dutch Topographic Kuyper Lithograph
This antique map of the province of Utrecht, titled “Utrecht. Uitgegeven en getekend door J. Kuyper”, was published in 1907 by W\.E.J. Tjeenk Willink in Zwolle. It is a highly detailed lithographed map of one of the Netherlands’ central provinces, known for its rich history, medieval cities, and varied landscapes.
The map shows the entire province of Utrecht in remarkable detail, with boundaries, waterways, railroads, and settlements clearly marked. Cities such as Utrecht, Amersfoort, and Zeist are shown with surrounding towns, villages, and rural areas, making the map a valuable geographic record from the early 20th century. The province’s dense network of canals, dikes, and rivers is finely engraved, emphasizing Utrecht’s role within the Dutch system of water management.
Shaded areas highlight woodlands, heathlands, and other natural features, with the Utrechtse Heuvelrug (Utrecht Hill Ridge) prominently marked. Railroads and tram lines are also carefully delineated, reflecting the increasing modernization of Dutch transport infrastructure at the beginning of the 20th century. The Zuiderzee (now the IJsselmeer) is shown along the northern border, predating the Afsluitdijk (1932) and subsequent land reclamation that reshaped the Netherlands in the 20th century.
Kuyper’s maps, published by W\.E.J. Tjeenk Willink, were known for their clarity and accuracy, widely used in schools and administration. Today, they provide a historical window into Dutch geography before major 20th-century transformations, such as the Zuiderzee Works and post-war urban expansion.
Framing tips: A simple black or dark oak frame with a cream mat will emphasize the fine cartographic detail. A secondary green mat could highlight the provincial borders and natural areas.
