Name: Antique Map-DELFT-ZUID HOLLAND-PLAN-NETHERLANDS-de Leth-1740
SKU: PCO-27365
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Antique Map-DELFT-ZUID HOLLAND-PLAN-NETHERLANDS-de Leth-1740

€160.00

‘PLAN DE LA VILLE DE DELFT.’

– Original antique print showing a plan of the city of Delft in the province of Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands. With coat of arms, scale, compass rose and key.

In stock

Description

Medium: Engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 22.8 x 20.2 cm (8.98 x 7.95 inch). Image size: 20.8 x 17 cm. (8.19 x 6.69 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Original folds as issued. Two minor tears bottom edge, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

DELFT-ZUID HOLLAND-PLAN-NETHERLANDS | PCOA55-15

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Nieuwe geographische en historische atlas van de zeven Vereenigde Nederlandsche provintien, published by Hendrik de Leth, Amsterdam, 1740-1766.

Biography engraver: Hendrik de Leth (1703-1766) was a Dutch engraver, publisher, and cartographer. He was the son of Andries de Leth and took over the family printing business, producing maps, city views, and atlases. His Nieuwe geographische atlas is one of his most significant works.