The Low Countries - 1582 Guicciardini
| Cartographer: | Guiccardini |
| Full Title: | Descriptio Germanie Inferioris |
| Published: | 1582, Antwerp by Plantin |
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A beautiful and fascinating late16th century map of the Low Countries of Holland and Belgium. Countless place names, and many forests, rivers, churches and mountains. A fine strap work and floral cartouche at top center. Sailing ship off the coast.
In VG+ to excellent clean antiquarian condition, right margin trimmed in a small bit as seen. Original fold line as issued. With truly beautiful detailed hand color.
Sheet measures c. 13 1/4"h. x 14 1/2" w. Image measures c. 9 1/4" h. x 12 1/2" w.
We found the following brief description of Plantin on-line: born 1514- died 1589, highly skilled printer. Plantin left his native France for Belgium because of religious persecution. In Antwerp his work, at first as a bookbinder, began in 1549. He began the production and publishing of books in 1555. His establishment continued to work until 1867 and is now preserved as the Plantin-Moretus Museum. Plantin was the leading printer of the second half of the 16th cent., and his books are admired for their accuracy and their typography. His equipment included types designed by Garamond and Granjon.
See "Guicciardini Illustratus", Deys, Franssen, van Hezik, et. al. Publ. by Hess & De Graff, 2001, Netherlands - pg. 306 - item 3. Map is illustrated with descriptive annotations, dimensions, etc.
In VG+ to near excellent antiquarian condition, beautifully hand colored. A very pleasing example.
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| Item #: | 57717 |
| Item Title: | The Low Countries - Guicciardini |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | SOLD |
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