Description: Title of the map:"Nova PERSIAE ARMENIAE NATOLIAE et ARABIAE Descriptio per F. DE WIT" Unusual large antique copper engraved map of the Arabian peninsula, Iran, Irak, Turkey,.. by Frederik DE WIT (1630-1706), a famous Dutch cartographer.The map extends from the Caspian sea in north to the Gulf of Aden. This is the first dutch map where Armenia is mentioned separately.The detail in Arabia is based on Sanson’s map of 1654, one of the best detailed maps of the region until the mid-seventeenth century. It shows the Arabian Peninsula in detail as well as its neighbouring countries: Persia, Mesopotomia, Anatolia, Armenia, Egypt and Syria.The principal towns, valleys and mountain ranges are shown. The map is ornamented with a nice large cartouche. Frederik De Wit, also written Frederic, Frederico and Fredericus. His surname is also written as De Witt and De Widt. He was born in Gouda and died in Amsterdam. He was the company founder. He edited his first atlas "atlas maior" around 1662. He published a nautical atlas in 1675. In 1695 he began to published a town atlas of the Netherlands after he acquired some city plans at the auction of the famous Blaeu publishing firm's printing plates. After his death, his wife continued to hold the firm. Their son, liquidated the firm and most of the maps went to Pierre Mortier who worked after with Covens and founded the firm Covens et Mortier, one of the most famous publishing maps and views of the 18th century. Size with margins : 62 x 52 cm / 24,4 x 20,4 inches Condition : good condition, old colors, small foxing, on strong paper. Edition : Amsterdam, 1680, 17th Century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay only one shipping cost.All shipments are insured. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
Price: 750 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-08-14T15:50:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Cartographer/Publisher: Frederik de Wit
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Date Range: 1600-1699
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Armenia, Persia, Turkey
Year: 1680
