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Original engraved map titled 'Oostergo No. 643', published in Vienna in 1791. This map depicts the historic region of Oostergo …
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Original engraved map titled 'Oostergo No. 643', published in Vienna in 1791. This map depicts the historic region of Oostergo in Friesland, bounded by the Lauwerszee to the north and the Groningen border to the east. It shows in fine detail the rural districts (grietenijen), towns, villages, and waterways that defined the region at the end of the 18th century.
The map highlights Dokkum, the old fortified town famous as the place where Saint Boniface was martyred in 754. Other important places marked include Kollum, Buitenpost, Ferwerd, Holwerd, Ee, Metslawier, Anjum, Engwierum, Oostrum, Jislum, Ternaard, and Wierum. The southern part of the map shows the approach to Leeuwarden, the provincial capital. District boundaries are outlined in original hand color, with a simple but elegant decorative cartouche in the lower right corner. The engraving was produced for Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly’s Schauplatz der fünf Theile der Welt (“Showplace of the Five Parts of the World”), one of the first comprehensive Austrian atlas projects.
Condition report: Very good condition with light age toning. Small marginal water stain at lower right, outside the printed area. Original hand coloring intact. Blank verso.
Technique: Engraving with original hand color Maker: Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly, engraved by Ignaz Alberti, Vienna, 1791
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- Dimensions
- 20.08ʺW × 13.39ʺH
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition report: Very … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition report: Very good condition with light age toning. Small marginal water stain at lower right, outside the printed area. Original hand coloring intact. Blank verso. less
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