Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Bast, 1598

€ 1 120

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

Date: 1598
Mapmaker / artist: Pieter Bast (1550-1605) was a Flemmish topographical engraver from Antwerp
Sheet size: 37 × 45 cm (14.6 × 17.7 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-00335

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 'Franeker'. Very rare and early map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. With decorative cartouche and Dutch legend. Artists and Engravers: Pieter Bast (1550-1605) was a Flemmish topographical engraver from Antwerp.

Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Repair on folding lines and visible wear. Thin paper, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1598
Overall size: 45 x 37 cm.

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