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 21 or 43: 'Caarte de Dauphine.' (Map of the Dauphine region.) This map shows the Dauphine region in South West France. Flanked by miniature plans and views of cities of the region like Grenoble, Lyon, Vienne, Valance, Montelimar etc. This is a map by P. la Feuille.
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. 31 x 19.5 cm. The image size is ca. 25 x 18 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 7.7 inch. The image size is ca. 9.8 x 7.1 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: C82-38
SKU: TPC 18011.1
Section: WEEGE-1753
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