RUSSIA MOSCOVIA 1680 FREDERIK DE WIT UNUSUAL LARGE UNUSUAL ANTIQUE MAP 17TH C
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Title of the map:"TABULA RUSSIA Vulgo MOSCOVIA"
Unusual large antique copper engraved map of Russia, by Frederik DE WIT (1630-1706), a famous Dutch cartographer.The map is very decorative, with a ornemental title cartouche.The map is engraved by Lhuilier.
Frederik De Wit, also written Frederic, Frederico and Fredericus. His surname is also written as De Witt and De Widt. He was born in Gouda and died in Amsterdam. He was the company founder. He edited his first atlas... "atlas maior" around 1662. He published a nautical atlas in 1675. In 1695 he began to published a town atlas of the Netherlands after he acquired some city plans at the auction of the famous Blaeu publishing firm's printing plates. After his death, his wife continued to hold the firm. His son liquidated the firm and most of the maps went to Pierre Mortier who worked after with Covens and founded the firm Covens et Mortier, one of the most famous publishing maps and views of XVIIIe century.
Size with margins : 58, 5 x 52, 4 cm / 22, 8 x 20, 4 inches
Condition : very good condition, old colors, on strong paper.Edition : Amsterdam, 1690, XVIIe Century.
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WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
