Antique Map-ZEELAND-NETHERLANDS-BACHIENE-1758

Beschreibung

Province of Zeeland ('Comitatus Zelandiae') Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper (watermark not visible on every sheet). Description: This scarse rare old map originates from: 'Kort begrip der Oude en Nieuwe Staatkundige Geographie', by W.A. Bachiene, published by Covens & Mortier in 1758, printed in Utrecht by Jan Jakob van Pootsum. Artists and Engravers: Author: Willem Albert Bachiene (Leerdam 1712 - Maastricht 1783). He was a Clergyman in the army and in Namen, Belgium and Kuilenburg (Culemborg). From 1759 he was Clergyman in Maastricht and also Professor in Astronomy and Geography at the 'Illustere School'. This map was engraved by Jacobus Harrewijn-Harrewyn (1660-1727) after I. Peeters. Condition: Fine; tear in bottom centre fold backed by paper. Storage location: A47-07 The overall size is ca. 7.9 x 6.8 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 5.7 inch. The overall size is ca. 20 x 17.2 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 14.6 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 07406

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Titel: Antique Map-ZEELAND-NETHERLANDS-BACHIENE-1758