Liege, Belgium - 1582 Guicciardini
| Cartographer: | Guicciardini |
| Full Title: | Leodiensis Espiscopatus de Lineatio |
| Published: | 1582, Antwerp by Plantin |
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A beautiful and fascinating late 16th century map of the Episcopate of Liege, in what is now Belgium. Exquisitely detailed rendering of the rivers and forests, with each church in the episcopate marked. An ornate scroll and fruit cartouche at top.
In VG+ to near excellent clean antiquarian condition, a small nick in left margin as seen. Original fold line as issued. With truly beautiful hand color.
Sheet measures c. 13 1/4"h. x 17 1/2" w. Image measures c 9" h. x 12 1/2" w.
We found the following brief description of Plantin on-line: born 1514- died 1589, highly skilled printer. Plantin left his native France for Belgium because of religious persecution. In Antwerp his work, at first as a bookbinder, began in 1549. He began the production and publishing of books in 1555. His establishment continued to work until 1867 and is now preserved as the Plantin-Moretus Museum. Plantin was the leading printer of the second half of the 16th cent., and his books are admired for their accuracy and their typography. His equipment included types designed by Garamond and Granjon.
See "Guicciardini Illustratus", Deys, Franssen, van Hezik, et. al. Publ. by Hess & De Graff, 2001, Netherlands - pg. 264 - item1.1- first state. Map is illustrated with descriptive annotations, dimensions, etc.
In VG+ to near excellent antiquarian condition, beautifully hand colored. A very pleasing example.
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| Item #: | 57649 |
| Item Title: | Liege - Guicciardini |
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