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Auction 147, Lot 441

"Delflandia, Schielandia et Circumjacentes Insulae ut Voorna, Overflackea, Goerea, Yselmonda et Aliae, ex Conatibus Geographicis", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: Southwestern Netherlands

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 18.3 inches
56.6 x 46.5 cm
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This detailed road map shows the estuary of the River Maas and extends from 's-Gravenhage to Gouda in the north and from Ouddorp to Steenbergen in the south. Cities, such as Rotterdam, Delft, and Brielle are depicted with miniature bird's-eye plans. A compass rose orients north to the top right, and the map is further adorned with sailing ships, some engaged in battle, and a drape-style title cartouche held aloft by putti.

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Condition: B+

Lovely original color that has been partially refreshed, light soiling, professionally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom, and faint damp stains that just enter map borders at right and left.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $325

Closed on 11/20/2013

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