Rare Antique Map-EUROPE-Fokke Simonsz-Bohn-Klockhoff-1794

Engraved, contemporary coloured map on a verge type hand laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 28 x 21.5 cm. The image size is ca. 23.5 x 17 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 11 x 8.5 inch. The image size is ca. 9.3 x 6.7 inch.

Plate: ‘Europa Volgens de nieuwste Verdeeling. – Te Haarlem, bij F. Bohn. – H. Klockhoff, sculp.’ Map, depicting Europe. This attractive original old antique map originates from: ‘Geheimzinnige toebereidselen tot eene boertige reis door Europa. Vermaakshalven voorgelezen in, en opgedraagen aan, de Maatschappij der Verdiensten, onder de spreuk Felix merites, door A. Fokke Simonsz., (Haarlem, F. Bohn, 1794-1806).’ (Transl.: Secretive ingredients for a rough trip through Europe. Entertainmently read and dedicated to the Society of Accomplishments under the motto Felix Merites …) This work describes the history of England, France and ends with the accomplishments of women vs. men. Ref: Lewes – Mercator’s World Vol. 4, No. 1 – The Female Landscape.Artists and Engravers: Arend Fokke Simonsz (Amsterdam 1755-1812) was a Dutch writer and literator. Printed by Francois Bohn in Haarlem, who was active from 1786 till 1819.

Condition: Excellent given age. General age related toning. Original folds as issued. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: RARE ANTIQUE MAP-EUROPE-FOKKE SIMONSZ-BOHN-KLOCKHOFF

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