Netherlands, Delft, wall-map--Cruquius N[icolaas] and J[acob]

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

't Hooge Heemraedschap van Delflant... Delft, 1712

Oblong folio (530 x 690mm.), title, key sheet, and 25 engraved maps, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, lacking 2 title-plates, binding very slightly rubbed

Catalogue Note

Decorative and finely engraved wall map with the Delfland coat of arms supported by 2 allegorical figures in its centre, 10 large coats of arms of the water district officials down the left and right sides, an elaborate compass rose and pastoral scenes. It shows every city, town and village.