Leeuwarden Friesland Netherlands 1673 Priorato City Plan Engraved Hand Color Map Holland, Belgium, Low Countries

Leverden.(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Europe, Low Countries, Netherlands, Friesland, Leeuwarden, City Plan, Fortifications.). Issued 1673, Vienna by Gualdo Priorato. Fine late 17th century folio engraved plan of this Dutch city. With beautiful full hand color which greatly enhances the visual appeal of the map. Paper gently wrinkled, top 1.5" of map backed long ago with a strip of old hand-made paper. Map still displays very well. Clean and well-preserved overall, couple minor short closed edge splits along the bottom, still an entirely pleasing example of this 17th century Dutch city plan which will look lovely if displayed. Small Folio, original fold line as issued. Sheet measures c. 17 1/2" W x 13 1/4" H. Engraved area c. 16" W x 12 1/4" H. Cartographic References:Hameleers, Kaarten van Amsterdam 1538-1865, 72- (Van Somer/ Gualdo Priorato/ Thurnmayer). Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 2, p. 227 (Gualdo). Graesse, Tresor de Livres Rares et Precious , V. III, 166 [noting this earliest/ first printing although other later printings were issued].[R34272].