1649 – W. J. Blaeu – Blockzyl

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Description:
Very decorative map of Blokzijl, a small city located southwest of Steenwijk in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. The largest antique map of town ever published. Unknown edition, without the town’s name.

Comes from Willem Janszoon Blaeu atlas published in Amsterdam, 1649.

Map Maker:      Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 – 1638)
Sheet size:          62,0 x 50,4 cm
Date:​                    1649
Technique:         copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Watermarked paper.
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This is an original antique map published circa 1649 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity