Het Ryk van Carel Den Groten

Reference: S46341
Author Gerard & Rudolf Wetstein
Year: 1728
Zone: The Holy Roman Empire
Printed: Amsterdam
Measures: 515 x 365 mm
€325.00

Reference: S46341
Author Gerard & Rudolf Wetstein
Year: 1728
Zone: The Holy Roman Empire
Printed: Amsterdam
Measures: 515 x 365 mm
€325.00

Description

This fine map of Europe describes the Empire of Charlemagne in the Middle Ages. The map is filled with ancient place names and decorated with a simple title cartouche and compass rose.

The map is taken from the Algemene kerkelyke en wereldlyke geschiedenissen des bekenden aard-kloots by Sugars Geerlof and Isaac Verburg, published in 5 volumes. Amsterdam: Gerard and Rudolf Wetstein, 1721-1728.

Etching with fine later hand colour, good condition.

Gerard & Rudolf Wetstein (Amsterdam 1680 - 1755)

Bookseller, in Amsterdam 1701-36. Partner of his brother Rudolf Wetstein. From 1727 the brothers were in partnership with William Smith.

Gerard & Rudolf Wetstein (Amsterdam 1680 - 1755)

Bookseller, in Amsterdam 1701-36. Partner of his brother Rudolf Wetstein. From 1727 the brothers were in partnership with William Smith.