From ThePrintsCollector, Zeeland, Netherlands
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Antique print, titled: 'Tabula Praelii Prope Neoportum Commissi iiIulii MDC' - Antique map, titled:Tabula Praelii Prope Neoportum Commissi. Battle near Nieuwpoort in Belgium. Verso blank. Source unknown, to be determined. Engraving on laid paper. Watermark: no Made by 'Johannes Janssonius' after an anonymous artist. Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk. Fair, given age. Original folds, as issued. Some tears in the fold lines, backed by contemporary paper. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 55 x 44.1 cm. The image size is ca. 52.6 x 42.2 cm. The overall size is ca. 21.7 x 17.4 inch. The image size is ca. 20.7 x 16.6 inch. Storage location: B64-41. Seller Inventory # 71970
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Title: Antique ...
Publication Date: 1651
Condition: Fair
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