Antique Map-GELDERLAND-NETHERLANDS-Hondius-1629

Beschreibung

Map : 'Ducatus Geldriae novissima descriptio.' (Map of Gelderland.) Copper engraved contemporary hand coloured map of Gelderland, a province in the Netherlands. Two coats of arms, one with scale. Ships on 'De Zuyderzee'. Latin text on verso. Copper engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. Recent hand colouring. Description: Published in Amsterdam by Jodocus Hondius ca. 1630.Artists and Engravers: Jodocus Hondius born 1563 in Ghent (Flanders) and grown up there. He became a globe maker and map engraver. In 1593 set up his business in Amsterdam after he spent some years in London. He was one of the most important engravers of his time and engraved maps for van den Keere, Waghenaer or Speed. Hondius bought the plates of Mercator in 1604, added around 40 maps and published the Atlas first 1606 still under Mercators name. After his death 1612 in Amsterdam, the business was carried out by his sons Jodocus II and Henricus. Condition: Excellent; general age related toning; some light staining from handling. Some small tears in paper edges and margin, not effecting image Storage location: B24-40 The overall size is ca. 22 x 17.7 inch. The image size is ca. 19.7 x 15.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 56 x 45 cm. The image size is ca. 50 x 39 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 14830

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