Nova Europae Descriptio Auct. F. de Wit.

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Copper engraving, hand colored by a later hand in outline and wash. In the lower right corner a figurative title cartouche. The map is richly ornated by city views and costumes at three sides. Frederic de Wit's continent map of Europe, ornated in the upper margin with city views of European capitals: Rom, Amsterdam, Paris, London, Sevilla and Prag. On each of both sides we find 4 scenes of European emperors. The map its self has engraved borders and names many cities and towns.