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Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Merian, 1659

€ 148

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Date
1659
Sheet size
20 × 29.2 cm (7.9 × 11.5 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-00314

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Leurwaerden'. This print depicts the city of Leeuwarden (Friesland, The Netherlands). This print originates from 'Topographia Germaniae Inferioris (..)' by C. Merian.

Artists and Engravers: Caspar Merian (1627-1686) was one of the most important German topographical engravers and publishers in the Baroque period.

Condition: Very good. General age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1659
Overall size: 29.2 x 20 cm.
Image size: 25.8 x 17.3 cm.

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Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Merian, 1659
Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Merian, 1659
1659 · Ref. BG-00314 · € 148
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