Descrittione dell'Isole Selandie.

(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Europe, Low Countries, Netherlands, Zeeland).

Issued 1620, Padua Venice by Porcacchi, Tommaso. Likely engraved by G. Porro.

Delightful small "miniature" engraved map, scroll cartouche at top left, compass rose top center. Charming little early 17th century depiction of these Dutch islands near the border with Belgium.

Text below the map and on verso, as always for Porcacchi maps.

Map remains clean and well preserved.  

Sheet measures c. 11 1/2" H x  7 3/4" W.

Printed area measures c. 4" H x  5 5/8" W.

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 3.

[R34345].