Subject: Low Countries
Period: 1730 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.9 x 23.3 inches
50.5 x 59.2 cm
An uncommon and detailed map of the Low Countries, extending south to Metz and east to Cologne. The map identifies hundreds of tiny towns and has good detail of the political baoundaries and river systems in the region. The decorative cartouche features river gods and the lion of the Dutch provinces.
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Condition: B+
A crisp impression with contemporary outline color and light toning along the centerfold. There are centerfold separations at right and left, as well as several short edge tears that have been closed on verso with archival materials.