Antique Map of the City of Bolsward by Merian, c.1650

€ 85

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

Date: 1650
Mapmaker / artist: Made after Braun & Hogenberg by M. Merian
Sheet size: 15.5 × 21 cm (6.1 × 8.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-06716

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 'Bolzvardia'. Old map of the city of Bolsward, Friesland. This map was published with two other maps on one sheet (Hindeloopen and Stavoren). Artists and Engravers: Made after Braun & Hogenberg by M. Merian.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1650
Overall size: 21 x 15.5 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 16 x 12 cm.

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