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Auction 199, Lot 418
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"Delflandia, Schielandia, et Insulae Trans Mosam Illis Objacentes ut sunt Voorna, Overflackea, Goerea, Yselmonda, Etc. ", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Southern Netherlands

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.1 inches
49.8 x 38.4 cm
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This detailed road map shows the estuary of the River Maas and extends from Gouda south to Goeree-Overflakkee. Cities, such as Rotterdam, Delft, and Brielle, are depicted with miniature bird's-eye plans. A compass rose orients north to the top right, and the map is further adorned with sailing ships and a strapwork title cartouche featuring fish on the line. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #3402:2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright, watermarked sheet with light toning along the centerfold, minor soiling, and a couple of extraneous vertical creases adjacent to the centerfold.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Unsold

Closed on 9/11/2024

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