Zeeland Holland Netherlands islands Porcacchi 1620 scarce antique miniature map

Descrittione dell'Isole Selandie.

(Zeeland- southern Holland- Nederland- Netherlands- Atlantic coastal European islands).

Issued ca. 1620, Padua, Venice by Porcacchi, Tommaso.

Likely engraved by G. Porro.

Engraved map, wood cut ornamentations around it.

Delightful small "miniature" map, scroll cartouche at top left, compass rose top center. Charming little early 17th century depiction of these Dutch islands near the border with Belgium.

Text below the map and on verso, as always for Porcacchi maps.

Map remains clean and well preserved.  

Sheet measures c. 11 1/2" H x  7 3/4" W.

Printed area measures c. 4" H x  5 5/8" W.

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 3.

[R19416].