Antique Map of the region between Bergen op Zoom, Sandvliet, Hulst and Antwerp

Productnr.: BG-13144-1

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Original antique map titled 'Tabula Castelli ad Sandflitam (..)'. Detailed map of the region between Bergen op Zoom, Sandvliet, Hulst and Antwerp. Published by J. Janssonius, circa 1647.

Jan Janssonius (also known as Johann or Jan Jansson or Janszoon) (1588-1664) was a renowned geographer and publisher of the seventeenth century, when the Dutch dominated map publishing in Europe. Born in Arnhem, Jan was first exposed to the trade via his father, who was also a bookseller and publisher. In 1612, Jan married the daughter of Jodocus Hondius, who was also a prominent mapmaker and seller. Jonssonius’ first maps date from 1616.

Condition: Fair. Strong toning. Stain in upper margin, sl. affecting image. Original folding line. Original / contemporary hand coloring. Latin text on verso. Minor wear and foxing. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1647

Overall size: 58.5 x 49.2 cm.