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Antique Map of the Hainaut Region by Visscher, c.1690

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Antique map titled 'Comitatus Hannoniae et Archiepiscopatus Cameracensis Tabula'. Large map of the Hainaut region, France. Artists and Engravers: Nicolaes Visscher II (1649, Amsterdam – 1702, Amsterdam) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer and publisher. He was the son of Nicolaes Visscher I and the grandson of Claes Janszoon Visscher. After his death, his wife, Elisabeth, continued the family tradition of mapmaking and publishing. The works, engraved plates, were then sold to Peter Schenk, who also reprinted them. Condition: Fair, age-related toning and some staining. Split on folding line and minor wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1690 Overall size: 62 x 53 cm. Image size: 56 x 46.5 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
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    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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    circa 1690
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    Langweer, NL
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    Seller: BG-12390-131stDibs: LU3054327795582
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