Holland Netherlands Nederland c. 1655 Ortelius Turrini rare miniature map

Ollandt.

(Europe, Low Countries, Netherland, Holland, Zealand, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Haarlem, Zuider Zee).

Issued c. 1655, Venice by Turrini for Ortelius.

Delightful decorative little map with sailing ships, a crest, strapwork title and a sea monster.

Charming, attractive well-preserved 17th century engraved miniature map with lovely hand color. Scarce re-issue of Marchetti's 1598 plate. North is to be found on the right (west) side of the map.

A close comparison of this c.1655 example with the 1598 printing reveals the engraved plates used were identical.

Remains a nice looking example, clean with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse.

Sheet Measures c. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Engraved Area Measures c. 4" x 3".

Cartographic Reference(s):

Koeman, III, Ort [70].

Burden, Mapping of America, 48-50 (mentioning this Marchetti 1598 edition).

[R26259].