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Auction 119, Lot 521

"De Zeeven Wolden", Colom, Jacob Aertz

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1660 (circa)

Publication: De Vyerighe Colom Klaer Vertoonende in Vyftich Onderscheydene …

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6.2 inches
22.9 x 15.7 cm
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Unusual little map of a region of Zevenwouden in Friesland from Colom's only land atlas. Jacob Aertsz Colom started the Colom publishing company. He founded the Navigation School in Amsterdam, and published a number of fine sea charts, coasting pilots and this small atlas of Belgium and The Netherlands.

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Condition: A

Nice, sharp impression. The map has wide original margins, that are slightly soiled and have rounded corners from handling.

Estimate: $110 - $130

Sold for: $120

Closed on 5/9/2007

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