17582

Antique Map Sneek - Dokkum - Sloten - Ijlst. Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz

Sneek - Dokkum - Sloten - Ijlst.

Title: Sneecha, vulgo Sneeck Frisiae Occidentalis Oppidum. - Doccum - Sloten - Ylsta.

Cartographer: Braun, Georg and Hogenberg, Franz

Published: Cologne,

Date: 1617

Size: [35,2 x 42 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor

Description: Original copper-engraving, handcolored in wash, published 1617 in the townbook 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' by Braun and Hogenberg. The entire series of the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum' comprised six volumes and was published and printed from 1572 towards 1619. Decorative bird's eye views of four Dutch cities on one doublepage: Sneek - Dokkum - Sloten - Ijlst. Detailled maps of the cities with their streets, places, churches and squares.

Notes: In excellent condition, on the full sheet as published. Latin text edition verso. A nearly not visable printer's crease at the right side, not disturbing at all.

Condition: Excellent

Reference: Koeman, B & H # 4;

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