Zeeland Netherlands Low Countries 1576 Porcacchi miniature decorative map Muscongus Sound 17th Century Maps

17th Century Maps

mostly light signs time -nothing offensive or severe

Large multi-fold brochure

Mid-20th century lithographed city plan

Fine mid-19th century engraved map

Zeeland Netherlands Low Countries 1576 Porcacchi miniature decorative map Muscongus Sound 17th Century MapsDescrittione del l'Iso le Selandie. (Old Maps, 16th Century Maps, Europe, Netherlands, Zeeland). Issued 1576, Venice, by Tomasso Porcacchi for his "L'Isole piu famose del Mondo". Map engraved by G. Porro. Charming 16th century engraved map. Strapwork title, compass rose, and stipple oceans with interior detail impart a visual quality unique to this era. A very early separate depiction of these Dutch islands. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina,