Antique Map-HESSEL GERRITZ-NOVAYA ZEMLYA-ARCTIC REGION-NORTH POLE-Stemler-1880

Subject: Map : Antique lithographic reproduction of a 17th century map by Hessel Gerritz showing the Arctic region.

Condition: Good. General age related toning, minimal soiling and foxing.

Medium: Original antique lithograph on a vellin type paper. Original folds.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 29 x 23 cm. The image size is ca. 26 x 18 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 11.4 x 9.1 inch. The image size is ca. 10.2 x 7.1 inch.

Part Number: 26600

Location: C159-11

Description: This map originates from: 'Tijdschrift Aardrijkskundig Genootschap', published by C. F. Stemler in Amsterdam ca. 1880.

Artists and Engravers: Hessel Gerritsz (c. 1581 - 1632) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer and publisher. Despite strong competition, he is considered by some “unquestionably the chief Dutch cartographer of the 17th century.