Antique Map of Southern Westergo in Friesland by Von Reilly, 1791

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Original engraved map titled Westergoo Norde, published in Vienna in 1791. This sheet depicts the southern and coastal districts of … Read more Original engraved map titled Westergoo Norde, published in Vienna in 1791. This sheet depicts the southern and coastal districts of Westergo in Friesland, one of the most historic regions of the province. It shows the Zuiderzee (now IJsselmeer) to the west and numerous Frisian towns, villages, and waterways inland. Prominent towns include Bolsward, Sneek (Snits), Workum, Hindeloopen, and IJlst, along with smaller settlements such as Makkum, Witmarsum, Schraard, Parrega, Ferwoude, Koudum, Molkwerum, and Exmorra. The map highlights the region’s maritime character, with Harlingen and the Wadden Sea islands just to the north, and depicts the intricate polder system that shaped Friesland’s agricultural and economic life. This map was issued as part of Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly’s *Schauplatz der fünf Theile der Welt* (“Showplace of the Five Parts of the World”), one of the first Austrian atlas projects with global ambitions.

Condition report: Very good impression with light overall toning. Minor marginal age marks, well outside the printed area. Original hand coloring preserved. Blank verso.
Technique: Engraving with original hand color Maker: Franz Joseph Johann von Reilly, engraved by Ignaz Alberti, Vienna, 1791 See less