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Provinces Belgique

 

ORTELIUS, A. Leodiensis Diocesis Typus. Anvers, 1598. Beau col. 1 grand cartouche Renaissance. Texte français. 375 x 490 mm.
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¤ East to the top. Centered on Liege, including southern part of Dutch Limburg. Prepared by Jan van Schille. - Van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas maps, 64.


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ORTELIUS, A. Namurcum Comitatus. Anvers, 1598. Beau col. Some marginal age-toning, French text on verso. 391 x 513 mm.
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¤ Prepared by Jacques Surhon in 1555. His manuscript map was for security reason not published. Only in 1579, when Antwerp was independent for a short time, Ortelius used and published it in his atlas. - Van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas maps, 68.


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ORTELIUS, A. Nobilis Hanoniae Comitatus descrip. Anvers, 1598. Beau col. Spme marginal age-toning. Frech text on verso. 391 x 513 mm.
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¤ Including part of Belgium and northern part of France. - Van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas maps, 71.


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MERCATOR, G./ HONDIUS, J. Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus. Amsterdam, 1600. Beau col. ancien. Paper slightly age toned. 330 x 486 mm.
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¤ Engraved by Baptist Doetecum. East to the top. Showing the River Maas up to Roermond.


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MERCATOR,G./ HONDIUS,J. Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus. Amsterdam 1600. In attractive original colours Paper slightly age toned. 330 x 486 mm.
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¤ Engraved by Baptist Doetecum. East to the top. Showing the River Maas up to Roermond.


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LANGENES,B. Leodiensis Dioecesis. Amsterdam/Frankfurt, 1609. Some minor age-toning of paper. Generally in good condition. 87 x 122 mm.
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¤ Petite carte centrée sur Liège et Maastricht, représentant le sud-est de la Belgique. Orientée Nord à gauche. Cartouche de titre en bas à gauche. Publiées pour la première fois en 1598 dans le "Caert-Thresoor", les planches ont été incisées par les graveurs les plus connus y compris Petrus Kaerius et Jodocus Hondius I.
- A miniature map of the southern part of Belgium, centered on Liege. Title cartouche on the lower left corner. First published in 1598 in his "Caert-Thresoor", the plates were executed by the most famous engravers in Amsterdam, including Petrus Kaerius and Jodocus Hondius I. "The atlas set a new standard for minor atlases. The small map is extremely well engraved. The map reflects the level of cartography in Amsterdam at the turn of the century, where up to date information on newly discovered regions was readily available" -- Koeman. - Koeman, Altantes Neerlandici, Volume II, Lan 9.


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HONDIUS, H. Dioecesis Leodiensis Amsterdam, 1660. Col. In good condition. 457 x 540 mm.
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¤ Detailed map of Belgium. Embellished an allegorical title cartouche surrounded by a coat of arms. Shows the Mosa Fluvius, part of Belgium next to Brabantia. Cities include Liege, Maastricht/Wyck, Namur and Aarschot.


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DANCKERTS,T. Novissima Flandriae Comitatus tabula.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. Good condition. 506 x 582 mm.
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¤ Rare issue of Theodoruss Danckert's attractive map of eastern Belgium provinces, Flanders, with Brugge, Oostende, Gent, Mons, Antwerpen, Cambray, etc.. Decorative title cartouche lower left hand corner.
SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.


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DELAPORTE, L'Abbé. Département de la Lys. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. Uncoloured. Good and dark impression. Paper slightly age toned. Else good condition. 92 x 144 mm.
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Map representing the area between Furnes, Ypres, Courtray and Bruges, with a short key list in the upper right corner.
From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..

DELAPORTE,L'Abbé. Département de Jemmape. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. Uncoloured. Good and dark impression. In good condition. 93 x 143 mm.
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Map representing the area around Mons, with a short key list in the lower right corner.
From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..

DELAPORTE,L'Abbé. Département de la Dyle. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. Uncoloured. Good and dark impression. In good condition. 95 x 143 mm.
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Map centred on Bruxelles with a short key list in the lower right corner. From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..

DELAPORTE,L'Abbé. Département de l'Escaut. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. In original o/l colours. Good and dark impression. In good condition. 95 x 145 mm.
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Map centred on Gand, with a short key list in the lower left corner. From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..

DELAPORTE,L'Abbé. Département de l'Ourthe. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. Uncoloured. Good and dark impression. In good condition. 94 x 142 mm.
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Map representing the area around Liège, with a short key list at the bottom.
From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..

DELAPORTE,L'Abbé. Département de Sambre et Meuse. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. In original o/l colours. Good and dark impression. Paper very lightly age toned. In good condition. 94 x 145 mm.
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Map representing part of the Walloon Region south of Namur, with a short key list in the lower left corner.
From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..

DELAPORTE,L'Abbé. Département des 2 Nethes. Paris, Prudhomme, Levrault, Debray, 1806. Uncoloured. Good and dark impression. In good condition. 100 x 145 mm.
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Map representing the area around Antwerp, with a short key list in the upper right corner.
From Atlas de la Géographie de toutes les parties du monde .. Ouvrage destiné pour l'education, et nécessaire aux négocians, aux voyageurs, aux fonctionnaires publics, aux banquiers, aux agens de change, aux littérateurs, etc..


villes Belgique

 

AVELINE,P. / CREPY Namur. Paris, 1690-1720. Upper margin cut close. Some very minor water staining. 196 x 314 mm.
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¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Namur, with a numbered legend in both lower corners. The plate is numbered in red pencil in upper right corner. Engraved by Pierre Aveline (Paris, c.1656 - 23 May 1722). He was also a print-publisher and print-seller. He probably trained with Adam Pérelle and, like him, specialized in topographical representations. He engraved in suites many views of Paris and of provincial, European and African cities, mixing etching and burin. In 1685 he obtained a royal license for ten years, authorizing him to reproduce 'le profil des maisons royales'. Among the 412 items that comprise his oeuvre, there are only two portraits and two prints of historical subjects. The print carries the "privilege du Roy". With the publishers address of "Crepy". Etienne Louis Crepy (c.1700-1759) was active as an engraver and publisher active at rue St.Jacques a StPierre in Paris. He was specializing in maps and geographical prints. In 1731 he acquired the stock of copper plates of topographical content from his father Jean Crepy. Collectors item!. - Thieme-B. II, 273 (Aveline)


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CHEREAU, F. & J. Malines. [Mechelen] Paris c.1720. Very good condition and impression. 166 x 264 mm.
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¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Mechelen, including a numbered legend in the left lower corner. Published by the brothers Chéreau, active in Paris at "rue st.Jacques au Grand St.Remy". François Chéreau was born in 1680 in Blois, it is unknown when he settled in Paris. He was student of Gérard Audran and Pierre Drevet. In 1718 he acquired the stock of copperplates and prints of his tutor Gérard Audran. He was a very talented engraver. After his death in 1729 the copperplates were sold by his widow. His brother Jacques (le jeune) (1688-1776) was also engravers and publisher and worked for one year in England. He was well known as engraver of portraits. Very rare print with a high standard of engraving. Collector's item. - Inventaire du fonds Français, vol.4p.317-341.


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CHÉREAU, F. & J. Anvers. Paris c.1720. Mint condition. Wide margins. 141 x 218 mm.
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¤ A very RARE panoramic view of the city of Antwerp, including a numbered legend in both lower corners and several very fine ships. Published by the brothers Chéreau, active in Paris at "rue st.Jacques au Grand St.Remy". François Chéreau was born in 1680 in Blois, it is unknown when he settled in Paris. He was student of Gérard Audran and Pierre Drevet. In 1718 he acquired the stock of copperplates and prints of his tutor Gérard Audran. He was a very talented engraver. After his death in 1729 the copperplates were sold by his widow. His brother Jacques (le jeune) (1688-1776) was also engravers and publisher and worked for one year in England. He was well known as engraver of portraits. Very rare print with a high standard of engraving. Collector's item. - Inventaire du fonds Français, vol.4p.317-341.


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LORIEUX. Vue de l'Orangerie… Paris, ca. 1850. Belle impression. Rousseurs et traces de mouillures dans les marges. 290 x 444 mm.
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LORIEUX. Ière Vue du Palais Impérial & Royal, près de Bruxelles. Paris, (19th).. Rousseurs et traces de mouillures dans les marges. 290 x 444 mm.
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Pays-Bas

 

GOOS,A Belgium sive Inferior Germania post omnes.. Amsterdam, 1618/1631. Coloured. Some paper backing in crossings of folds, hardly notable. A good and dark impression. Wide margins. 423 x 552 mm.
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¤ Early map of the Low Countries, engraved by Abraham Goos and published for the first time in 1618. In the top border town-views of Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Antwerp, Brussels; on the left border, Middelnurg, Utrecht, Nijmegen, Zutphen, Leeuwarden, Groningen, Deventer; right-border, Gent, Luxembourgh, Mechelen, Namen, Limburg, Bergen, Atrecht. Costume figures of a merchant, noblemanm and his wife, merchant's wife, farmer and farmer's wife.
At the bottom: coats-of-arms of the XVII Provinces. A thirth (of 4) states, with date of 1631 and address of "Jan Janssen Boeckvercoper wonende op 't water inde Paskaert."
Vanderheijden lists only 7 other copies of this state. - Van der Heijden, Old maps of the Netherlands, 85.


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DANCKERTS,C Belgii sive Germaniae Inferioris.. Amsterdam, 1634. In original o/l colours. Paper slightly age-toned. Lower margin frayed and torned off till border. Contemp. repair of tear in right hand part map. RARE 382 x 486 mm.
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¤ A finely engraved, detailed and decorative map of Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.


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DANCKERTS,J. Belgium foederatum emendatius auctum.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. Very good condition.Some minor waterstaining on the left part. 567 x 500 mm.
Inquire about item N° 9552.

900 €   buy now

¤ Rare issue of Justus Danckert's attractive map of present-day The Netherlands. Decorative title cartouche upper left hand corner. SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.


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provinces Pays-Bas

 

DE JODE,G. Brabantiae Belgarum Provinciae recens.. Anvers, 1593. Coloured. In very good condition. 352 x 491 mm.
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¤ Based on a map by Jacob van Deventer, by order of King Charles V. Jacob van Deventer was one of the first cartographers of the Southern Netherlands. He was famous for his exact surveys for maps and plans and may be considered one of the founders of cartography.
A very rare item.


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DANCKERTS II, C. Ducatus Limburg. Amsterdam, 1636. Uncoloured Printed on thin paper. Very good condition. 382 x 495 mm.
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¤ A very rare issue of this map of Limburg. Cornelis Danckerts II. copied the folio map of H.Hondius. The publisher's address was placed in the lower right-hand corner. The cartouches are mirror-imaged copies from Hondius' maps of Charolais and Namur. No atlases by Danckerts are known; this rare map has been preserved only in loose-sheet copies.


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BLAEU, G. Fossa Sanctae Mariae. Amsterdam, 1645. Col. ancien. Wide margins. Very fine. 385 x 505 mm.
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¤ Detailed map of part of the country between rivers Rhine and Meuse showing a canal to be dug between 1626 and 1628 between Rheinberg in Germany and Venlo. A deficiency of financial means combined with the seizure of 's-Hertogenbosch (1629) and Venlo (1632) by the Spanisch army delivered the death-blow to the project. Solely the stretch between Rheinberg and Geldern was completed.


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BLAEU,W. Zuydhollandia stricte sumta. Amsterdam 1645. Original colours. In good condition. Dark impression. 382 x 509 mm.
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¤ The count ship of Holland was subdivided into a number of bailiwicks. The most southerly bailiwick, bordering on Brabant was named Zuid-Holland. Many floods changed the appearance of this part of Holland.


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BLAEU,J. Agri Zypani Nova Descript. Amsterdam, 1661. Original colours. Very good till mint condition. 375 x 492 mm.
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BLAEU,J. Caerte van de Scher-meer. Amsterdam, 1661. Beau col. ancien. In mint condition 467 x 559 mm.
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COLOM,J.A. De Tesselstroom met de Gaten van Marsdiep./ De Mase met.. Amsterdam, 1662. Uncoloured. Paper very slightly age toned as usual. 380 x 525 mm.
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¤ Three charts on one sheet depicting the entrances to the Zuiderzee between Holland, Texel and Vlieland. The entrances of the Maas with Rotterdam and in a small inset the coast from Enkhuizen till Medemblik.


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GOOS,P. Cust van Hollant Tussen de Maes ende Texel. Amsterdam, 1666. Coloured. On double-ply paper as issued. Paper very mildly age-toned, as usual. A good and dark impression. 420 x 523 mm.
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¤ Uncommon chart of the coast of Holland, including the southern tip of Texel. East at the top. Two fine compass cards, soundings and a large "Bree Veerthien" offshore. Pieter Goos (ca. 1616-1675) was one of the most important cartographer, engraver, publisher and print seller of Amsterdam. His widow continued business at her husband's death. She re-issued 'Nieuwe Groote Zee-Spiegel" in 1676.


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VISSCHER ,N. Hollandiae pars Meridionalior vulgo Zuyd-Holland. Amsterdam, 1670. Original colours. Repair of split lower part centerfold. 463 x 565 mm.
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¤ Detailed map covering the area around the Biesbos, including Breda, Dordrecht, Gorcum and Gouda. The colouring of the map is extra ordinary bright and detailed.


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WIT, F. de. Hollandiae pars Meridionalior vulgo Zuyd-Holland. Amsterdam, 1670. Beau col. ancien. Good and dark impression. 443 x 537 mm.
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¤ Detailed map covering the area around the Biesbos, including Breda, Willemstad, Dordrecht, Culembourg, Gorichem and Gouda.


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DE WIT,F. Ultraiectini dominii tabula.. Amsterdam, 1680. Beau col. ancien. Paper very slightly age-toned. Repair of split lower part centerfold, 8cm into engraved area, else good. 461 x 564 mm.
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¤ Orientated south/west to the top. With two very decorative cartouches.


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WIT, F. de. Noordt Hollandt. Amsterdam, 1680. Beau col. A good and dark impression in attractive colouring. 449 x 543 mm.
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¤ A detailed map of the northern part of Holland. At that time practically all polders -with the exception of the IJ-polder- had already been reclaimed.


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WIT, F. de. Tabula Ducatus Brabantiae. Amsterdam, 1680. Beau col. ancien. In very good condition. A good and dark impression. 468 x 548 mm.
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¤ Detailed map orientated west to the top.


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DE WIT,F. Tabula ducatus Limburch et comitatus Valckenburch.. Amsterdam, 1690. Beau col. ancien. Printed on heavy paper. Backed with tissue paper for protective reason. In good condition. 470 x 559 mm.
Inquire about item N° 14345.

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¤ The map describes the southern part of Limburg and reaches into Belgium (Liége, Verviers) and Germany. With two very decorative cartouches.


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CORONELLI, V.M. Parte Septentrionale dell' Hollandia, vulgo Westuriesland en T Noorder quartier. Venise, 1696. A water stain in left and right margins, just affecting printed area. Crisp, early impression on very thick hand laid paper with original margins. 450 x 630 mm.
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¤ A beautifully engraved map of northern Netherlands locating the fortified cities of Amsterdam, Hoorn, Haerlem, t’Huys, Edam, etc. The region is filled with a meticulous portrayal of the canals, dykes and polders. A large number of polders are shown and named, many with windmills. Decorative title cartouche with five putti holding aloft a banner with title. A very handsome map that is boldly engraved in Coronelli’s style.


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VISSCHER,N. Comitatus Zelandiae. Amsterdam, 1696. Beau col. ancien. In very good condition. Very attractive original colours. 460 x 547 mm.
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¤ Fine and detailed map of the province of Zeeland.


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DANCKERTS,C. Ducatus Brabantiae tabula continens sacri imperii.. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper. Repairs of splits in the right margin. Some waterstaining in the left margin. Good condition. 572 x 506 mm.
Inquire about item N° 9570.

800 €   buy now

¤ Rare issue of Cornelis Danckert's attractive map of Brabant. Decorative title cartouche lower left hand corner. SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.


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DANCKERTS,J. Ultraiectini dominii tabula. Amsterdam, 1700. In attractive original colours. A good and dark impression. Printed on heavy paper.Good condition. 455 x 545 mm.
Inquire about item N° 9563.

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¤ Rare issue of Justus Danckert's attractive map of the province of Utrecht. Shows the land development in Utrecht, Holland, near the Zuyder Zee and it shows Utrecht, Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Vianen, the rivers Vecht and Amstel, etc
Decorative title cartouche upper left hand corner.
SEE a large description of the Danckerts family on our page about Mapmakers.