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A Handsome & Detailed Map of the Duchy of Mecklenburg & Pomerania, Germany, 1680

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Ducatus Meklenburgicus in quo sunt Ducatus Vandaliae et Meklenburgi Ducatus et Comitatus Swerinensis.' A handsome and detailed map of the Duchy of Mecklenburg and Pomerania in Germany. The map is fully engraved with towns, political boundaries, rivers, and forests. The map is embellished with a title cartouche with putti and coats of arms. Below another cartouche with scale and putti. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and engravers: Made by 'Frederick de Wit' after an anonymous artist. Frederik/Frederick de Wit (Amsterdam 1630-1706), was a famous engraver and publisher in Amsterdam. He acquired many of the printing plates of Blaeu and Janssonius when it came to auction. His map were very popular because of the quality of the engravings and the beautiful colouring. After his death his work was re-issued by Pieter Mortier and Covens & Mortier.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.03 in (53.4 cm)Width: 24.22 in (61.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1680-1689
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1680
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good. Edges browned and a few spots in the margins. Vertical creases left and right of middle fold. Small soft crease bottom right corner. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor handling defects.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-58031 1stDibs: LU3054327310532
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