World Maps · 17th century
€ 110
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Antique map titled 'De Grietenye van Ferwerdera-Deel (..)'. Map of the Grietenij of Ferwerderadeel, Friesland, The Netherlands. Originates from "Beschrijvinge ende nieuwe caerten van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt (…).", by Schotanus a Sterringa, first published in 1664.
Artists and Engravers: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704) was a Dutch / Frisian cartographer from Franeker.
Condition: Good, original folding line. General age-related toning, minor wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: 1664
Overall size: 38 x 31 cm.
Image size: 36.5 x 27.5 cm.
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