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Description: This detailed original antique map originates from: 'Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland ...', by B. Schotanus a Sterringa and published by F. Halma in 1718. This Atlas is considered the best atlas of Friesland, the Netherlands.
Artists and Engravers: The author is Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704). The publisher is Francois Halma (1653-1722). Some of the Grietenije kaarten in this work are signed by Jan and Gaspar Luyken / Luiken as the engravers.
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Subject: Map: 'Descriptio Frisiae sub Francorum reditum.' (Afteekeninge van Friesland ontrent de weederkomste der Francken.; English: Friesland / The Netherlands in the time of the Franks.) This map is bordered bij two columns with historic and 18th c. names of towns. The decorative cartouche shows a river god and mermaid.
Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 64 x 52.5 cm. The image size is ca. 57.5 x 32.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 25.2 x 20.7 inch. The image size is ca. 22.6 x 12.8 inch.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark.
Location: B1-21
SKU: TPC 11382.1
Section: HALMA-NETHERLANDS-1718
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