Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Bast, 1603

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Antique map titled 'Leeuwerden de hooft stadt van Frislant. Leoverdia Metropolis Frisiae (…) 1603.' Very rare plan of Leeuwarden, Friesland, … Read more Antique map titled 'Leeuwerden de hooft stadt van Frislant. Leoverdia Metropolis Frisiae (…) 1603.' Very rare plan of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands. with several carouches and coat of arms. with a legend and compass rose at bottom right. Published by Ioannem / Jan Lamrinck in 1603. State: 3rd state (III). Ref: Hollstein Dutch 15-2(2). Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pieter Bast' after the surveyor Johan Sems. Pieter Bast (died 1605) was a Flemmish topographical engraver from Antwerp. Condition: Good, given age. Original fold lines as issued. Printed from 2 plates, attached. Left bottom margin short from binding, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1603 Overall size: 51 x 41.4 cm. Image size: 49.6 x 39.8 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. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget. See less