Antique Map of Friesland with Four Coats of Arms, 1664

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Typus Frisiae inter Fevum et Lavicam'. Original antique map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Also shows the Wadden islands Vlieland, Terschelling and Ameland and part of Schiermonnikoog. With a decorative cartouche with two putti, livestock and cheese and milk barrels. Four coats of arms in the top left corner. Third state, originating from: 'Beschrijvinge van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt'. Published 1664. Artists and Engravers: Cartographers: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa, Sjoerd Aetesz Haackma and Sytse Gravius. Artist: Cartographers: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa, Sjoerd Aetesz Haackma and Sytse Gravius. Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued but flattened out in the image area. Some small stains and creases in the margins. Two tiny tears in the top margin. Blank verso. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1664 Overall size: 59.3 x 50.4 cm. Image size: 52.6 x 42.4 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 19.85 in (50.4 cm)Width: 23.35 in (59.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1664

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Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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