Antique Map of the Dutch Province of Gelderland with Zutphen as Capital, 1650

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Antique map titled 'Ducatus Gelriae pars Tertia quae est comitatus Zutphaniensis'. Old map of the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands. … Read more Antique map titled 'Ducatus Gelriae pars Tertia quae est comitatus Zutphaniensis'. Old map of the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands. The city of Zutphen can be found in the middle of the map. Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk. Artist: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk. Condition: Fair, general age-related toning and some staining. Trimmed to plate mark, mounted and margins extended. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1650 Overall size: 63 x 52 cm. Image size: 52 x 38 cm. See less