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

17th Century Maps

Mid 19th century color lithographed city view

Large multi-fold brochure

Engraved Portraits)

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,