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Antique Map of Upper Saxony in Germany by Tirion, circa 1740

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Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Opper Saxise Kreits (..).' Attractive detailed map showing Upper Saxony, Germany with Meissen, Thuringen, Anhalt, Brandenburg, Pommeren etc. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Isaak Tirion, a Dutch publisher in Amsterdam, was born 1705. He produced serveral Atlases and Dutch town plans. The maps mainly based on those of Guillaume de l'Isle. He died in 1765. Condition: Good, given age. Edges with small tears. Light soiling and some spots in the margins. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: circa 1740 Overall size: 55 x 43.5 cm. Image size: 33.8 x 28.3 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.
  • Creator:
    Isaak Tirion (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1740
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, given age. Edges with small tears. Light soiling and some spots in the margins. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-592151stDibs: LU3054329305132

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