Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Guicciardini, 1612

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Antique map titled 'Franicher'. Original antique map of the city of Franeker, Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Beschryvinghe … Read more Antique map titled 'Franicher'. Original antique map of the city of Franeker, Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Beschryvinghe van alle de Neder-landen, anderssins ghenoemt Neder-Dvytslandt'. Artists and Engravers: Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589): an Italian merchant from aristocratic descent. Condition: Good, passe-partout/matting included. General age-related toning, minor wear. Please study image carefully. Date: 1612 Overall size: 28.5 x 36 cm We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. See less