Generalis Lotharingia, Dispartita in Ducatum ejus Proprium, et Barrensem: Quorum intra Fines continentur Episcopatus Metensis, per Gerard, Valk

Published by G. Valck, Amsterdam, 1700

Seller: Antiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg, Regensburg, GermanyAntiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg

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Original antique copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. Detailed map of Alsace-Lorraine and the surrounding regions, with Metz and Nancy in the center. Strasbourg is marked at the far east of the map. At the bottom right, decorative title cartouche, framed with vines and an angel with trumpets. Gerard Valck(30 September 1652 21 October 1726) was a Dutch engraver, publisher and cartographer. Valck was born inAmsterdamon 30 September 1652 to an Amsterdamsilversmith. He was a student ofAbraham Blootelingand later married Blooteling's sister. He went to London with Blooteling in 1672 and may have remained there until 1680. Valck engraved many portraits of English nobility and worked frequently with Blooteling.His earliest datedmezzotintis titledSleeping Cupidand was published in 1677. He based many of his engravings and mezzotints after designs by other artists likePeter Lely,Gérard de LairesseandPhilip Tideman. He published most of his works himself.In Amsterdam, he had a close partnership with his son Leonardus Valck andPeter Schenk the Elder, who married Gerard's sister in 1687. Valck also published atlases, maps, printed globes and prints of other things.He died in Amsterdam on 21 October 1726. (Wikipedia) In good condition. On the reverse, the oxidized areas were backed with paper. 53 x 61 cm (20.75 x 24 inches).…

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Title
Generalis Lotharingia, Dispartita in Ducatum ejus Proprium, et Barrensem: Quorum intra Fines continentur Episcopatus Metensis, per Gerard, Valk
Author
Valk, Gerard
Publisher
G. Valck, Amsterdam
Publication year
1700
Dimensions
53 x 61 cm (20.75 x 24 inches).

Antiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg

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We are dealers over 30 years specialized in antique maps, atlases, decorative prints and antiquarian books. Our retail premises is daily open. We are professional dealers in rare maps, atlases and fine decorative prints. We are a member of the "Verband Deutscher Antiquare" and ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers). As a member of the ILAB we guarantee our clients the authenticity of the purchased items and provide full professionality in building up and extending their collections.…

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