Title: “Blockzyl” Description: Very decorative map of Blokzijl, a small city located southwest of Steenwijk in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. The largest antique map of town ever published. The map comes from rare, Dutch edition, Joan Blaeu atlas “Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden, met hare beschrijvingen – Toonneel der Steden van ‘s Konings Nederlanden, met hare beschrijvingen…” published in Amsterdam, 1652. Map Maker: Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 – 1638) Sheet size: 63,4 x 53,2 cm Date: 1652 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Watermarked paper. This is an original antique map published circa 1652 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
