Antique Map of the City of Alkmaar by Merian, c.1659

€ 135

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

Date: 1659
Mapmaker / artist: Caspar Merian (1627-1686) was one of the most important German topographical engravers and publishers in the Baroque period
Sheet size: 20.5 × 29 cm (8.1 × 11.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-00378

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 'Alckmaer'. Old map of the city of Alkmaar, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Topographia Germaniae Inferioris (..)'. 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, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1659
Overall size: 29 x 20.5 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 25 x 16.5 cm.

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