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Description: This very rare old antique copperplate engraved print originates from: 'Kleyne en Beknopte Atlas, of Tooneel des Oorlogs in Europa, ...', published in Amsterdam by David Weege, 1753. First and only very rare edition. This work is a reissue of an atlas published by Erven J. Ratelband en Compagnie, Amsterdam, 1735, enlarged with 25 maps / views. Including maps and views from earlier sources like Jacob Aertsz. Colom (c. 1635) and Daniel de La Feuille (c. 1706). Ref: Koeman Wee 1.
Artists and Engravers: The publisher of this work is David Weege (active Amsterdam 1748-1787).
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Subject: Map 17: 'Nieuwe Kaart van 't Hertogdom Sileesien ...' (New map of the Duchy of Silesia with it's Kingdoms and dominions and surrounding countries.) Originally published by Ratelband heirs in 1741.
Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining. Left margin with 4 small holes from binding, not effecting image.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 28 x 30 cm. The image size is ca. 24.5 x 27.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 11 x 11.8 inch. The image size is ca. 9.6 x 10.8 inch.
Medium: Copperplate etchings and/or engravings on a verge type hand laid paper. Watermark with the Amsterdam coat of arms. Age: 1753. Authenticity guaranteed.
Location: C82-15
SKU: TPC 18037.1
Section: WEEGE-1753
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