Novissima et Accuratissima XVII Provinciarum…[Low Countries]
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Elaborately and beautifully decorated map of the XVII Provinces of Netherlands and Belgium with the west on top. Decorative cartouche topped with a rampant lion with a sword. At the bottom of the cartouche there is the crest of Johan Munter. Munster was a wealthy merchant in Amsterdam whom held several posts of honour in Amsterdam. He became commissioner of the exchange bank, he was ‘Schepen’ [city councillor], was a member of the governing body of the V.O.C. and finally became major of the city.
Size: 22 x 18.75 inches
Condition: Very Good with wide margin, map repair at center fold
Map Maker: Cornelius Danckerts
Coloring: Original Hand Outline Coloring
Year: 1700
Condition: Very Good with wide margin, map repair at center fold
Map Maker: Cornelius Danckerts
Coloring: Original Hand Outline Coloring
Year: 1700
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