This is a unique opportunity to
buy the rare large original antique map of Great Britain
& Ireland by Theodore Danckerts (1640-90) which was
engraved by a young JB Homann (1663-1724) - who began
his career as an engraver before starting the Homann
firm in 1702. The map was published by Danckerts
in 1685 in Amsterdam.
This map is the epitome
of 17th century Dutch map-making. Superbly engraved and
hand coloured with a wonderful cartouche. Engraved at
the bottom of the map by Homann and Danckerts in the
title cartoche. (Ref: Tooley;
M&B)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Yellow, green, red, brown.
General color appearance: - Authentic and fresh
Paper size: - 23 1/4in x 20 1/2in (590mm x 520mm)
Plate size: - 23in x 19 1/2in (585mm x 495mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (10mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Light soiling
Plate area: - Light creasing
Verso: - Centerfold re-joined, no loss. Professional
repair left of bottom centerfold, no loss
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