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Description: This rare map/print/view originates from: 'Les Plans et Profils des principales Villes et lieux considérables du comté de Flandre. Avec les cartes générales et les particulières de chaque gouvernement.', a rare atlas of maps and views of the areas in the Southern Netherlands conquered by the French for the King of Spain. Although few atlasses are the same, this work can contain sections on Flandre (Flanders), Artois (Artesia), Haynaut (Hainaut), Luxembourg (Luxemburg), Anvers (Antwerp), Malines (Mechelen), Namur (Namen), Limbourg (Limburg), Liege (Luik), Cambresis (Cambray). Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Sébastien de Pontault, chevalier de Beaulieu (c.1612-1674).
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This map is as is indicates December 1738 This is an as is purchase Quick shipper
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It is fromThe Geographical Annual published in Philadelphia by Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1834, a facsimile copy of the title page is included for authenticity. If you are looking for a beautiful map with strong color, they don't get much better than this.
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We can say that it is hand colored, as the brush strokes are obvious in examination of the piece. It is not a lithograph. One small piece is missing on top left edge. We are not skilled enough to ascertain if it is a copper engraving or woodcut map positively.
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Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from a German edition of : 'Gezandtschap der Nederlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie ... aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China.' (Nieuhof's China expedition from 1655-1657.) by J. Nieuhof. This German edition was published in 1666, a year after the first Dutch edition of 1665. The work was famous for its wealth of engravings, while the text was based on earlier (Jesuit) sources as well. Artists and Engravers: Johan / Jan / Johannes Nieuhof / Nieuhoff / Neuhof (1618-1672) was a Dutch traveler who wrote about his journeys to Brazil, China and India.
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A classical pull-down wall chart showing a picture map of Bavaria, published by Koester. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. They have been used and therefore show signs of age-related wear.
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