Catalog Archive
Auction 193, Lot 452

"Novissima Delflandiae, Schielandiae et Circumiacentium Insularum ut Voornae, Overflackeae Goereae, Iselmondae, Aliarumque Tabula...", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Southwestern Netherlands

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.4 x 17.6 inches
54.4 x 44.7 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

A superbly detailed map of the region surrounding Rotterdam, Delft and Gouda, extending as far south as Steenbergen. Cities are depicted as miniature birds'-eye plans, and the intricate system of roads is illustrated. The map is oriented with north to the right. Numerous ships fill the waters, and the map is further embellished with a decorative title cartouche.

References:

Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color. light toning along the centerfold, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $180 - $120

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/21/2023

Archived