Nova et Accurata Totius Europae Descriptio

Old coloured map of the European continent. Printed in Amsterdam by F. de Wit in 1680.

Reference 11510

Description

Beautiful original old coloured map of Europe by Frederick de Wit. Richly decorated with many ships, a sea monster and putti holding the title banner. Europa rides on Zeus in the form of a bull. Towns and compass rose are highlighted with gold.

Details

Cartographer	Frederick de Wit
Title	Nova et Accurata Totius Europae Descriptio
Publisher, Year	F. de Wit, Amsterdam, 1680
Plate Size	48.7 x 57.4 cm (19.2 x 22.6 inches)
Sheet Size	51.2 x 59.5 cm (20.2 x 23.4 inches)

Condition

Minor browning in outer margin, lower centrefold backed. Very good condition with stunning old colours.

Cartographer

Frederick de Wit, born 1630 in Amsterdam, was a famous engraver and publisher in Amsterdam. He acquired many of the printing plates of Blaeu and Janssonius when it came to auction. His map were very popular because of the quality of the engravings and the beautiful colouring. After his death in 1706, his work was re-issued by Pieter Mortier and Covens & Mortier.

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Old coloured map of the European continent. Printed in Amsterdam by F. de Wit in 1680.

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