Antique Map-NIJMEGEN-BIRDSEYE-COVENS-MORTIER-Geelkercken-1657 [1721-1774]

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 42 x 39 cm (16.54 x 15.35 inch). Image size: 41.7 x 38.5 cm. (16.42 x 15.16 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Clean sheet, slight toning, minor signs of age. Crisp impression with sharp details. Light foxing, creasing and soiling. Original vertical fold as issued. . General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

NIJMEGEN MAP, NOVIOMAGUM, DUTCH CITY MAPS, 17TH-CENTURY MAP, GEELKERCKEN, COVENS & MORTIER, CITY FORTIFICATIONS, HISTORIC TOWN PLAN | MAPS-LARGE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Covens & Mortier, based on a design by Jacob van Geelkercken. First state published in 1657, with later editions appearing between 1721 and 1774.

Reference: KAN 3068-3(3).

Biography artist: Jacob van Geelkercken (active mid-17th century) was a Dutch cartographer, son of Nicolaes van Geelkercken, known for his detailed maps of Dutch cities.