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PCT-56379
Antique Map of Dokkum by Covens & Mortier (c.1740)
- Condition: Good, given age. No middle fold, but a light fold. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Date: c.1740
- Overall size: 64.5 x 54 cm.
- Image size: 52.3 x 40 cm.
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Description: Antique print, titled: 'Dockum' - This map shows Dockum (Dokkum). Bird's-eye view plan of Dokkum in The Netherlands, with coats of arms. Originally published by J. Blaeu in 'Toonneel der Steden' published in 1649. This scarse ed. published in Amsterdam by Covens and Mortier, ca. 1748.
Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Covens-Mortier. Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.