Map Western Netherlands (4 results)

Coloured in outline, light central crease, glazed using acrylic with pine frame, measuring 65cm x 53cm including frame, in very good order. From 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography' Exhibiting in a Series of Entirely Original and Authentic Maps, the Present Condition of Geographical Discovery and Research in the Several Countries, Empires. and States of the World. Additional postage may be necessary US$37.…

Condition: good. Western Europe, including The British Islands, France, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Belgium, Denmark.(Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Spain, France, Low Countries, Belgium, Netherlands, British Isles, Ireland, United Kingdom). Issued 1841, Boston by S. Goodrich. Engraved by Boynton. Scarce mid-19th century engraved map with original hand color. Sheet uniformly age toned, small spots or stains. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 13" W x 16" H. Engraved Area Measures c. 11 1/2" W x 14 1/4" H. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.[R25004].…

Artist or Author: Composite AtlasWork: Frederick De WitDate of Publication: c1688Style: EngravingPaper Size: ~ 21" by 23 1/2" (Fold Out)Condition: The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates. There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.Description of the work:This remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from Frederick De Wit. It was published in Amsterdam after 1688. De Wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other Amsterdam map publishers. This included maps from the likes of Hondius, Bleau, and Visscher."The De Wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. Koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. But he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. The index is quite unlike any of those listed in Koeman." (Wardington Catalogue)Frederik De Wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in Amsterdam during the golden age of Dutch cartography. He was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his Dutch town maps. After De Wit's passing his wife, Maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. At this point, most of his plates went to Pieter Mortier.…

Antique map titled 'Ducatus Iuliacensis Cliviensis et Montensis (.)'. Original old map of Western Germany with part of the Netherlands. Published by M. Seutter, circa 1750. George Matthaus Seutter, a German publisher, cartographer and engraver from Augsburg, was born 1678 as the son of a goldsmith. After an apprenticeship at J. B. Homann in Nuremberg, he returned to his native city of Augsburg and worked in the publishing firm of Jeremiah Wolf. In 1707 he founded his own successful publishing company and produced maps, atlases and globes. Seutter died in 1757. The company went over to his son Albrecht Carl and his stepsons G. B. Probst and T. C. Lotter in after his death in 1757. …