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A SET OF FOUR FRAMED DUTCH HAND COLORED COPPER PLATE CARTOGRAPHIC ENGRAVINGS BY FREDERICK DE WIT (Dutch 1630-1706), "...REGNI ANGLIAE...," "...BELGII HISPANICI GALLICI...," "DUCATUS SLESVICENSIS...," "INSULARUM SARDINIAE ET CORSICAE..." CIRCA 1680-1700, each mapsheet hand colored in outline, the cartouches and other embellishments fully hand colored, the set including a representation of the kingdom of England, Great Britain, and Wales, the title cartouche in the upper right corner ornamented with finned sea maidens at the base of an architectural plinth reading "Tractus Regni Angliae Septentrion [alias] in quo Ducatus Eboracensis, Episcopatus Dunelmensis, Comitatus Northumbriae, Cumbriae, Westmoriae et Lancastriae Cum Mona Insula," over "Per F. de Wit," and "Amstelodami Cum Privilegio D.D. Ordinum Hollandiae et Westfrisiae," circa 1688, numbered "88" upper right, 20 1/4" x 23 3/4"; the Catholic Low Countries, the title cartouche in the upper left corner surrounded by a cloud and flying cherubs, stating "Nova et Accurata Belgiin Hispanici Gallici," over "Tabula demio bene correcta in partes perfecte divisa et in lucem edita Per F. De Witt," and "Amstelodami Cum Privilegio D.D. Ordinum Hollandiae et Westfrisiae," circa 1680, rhum lines shown, numbered "108" upper right, 20 1/4" x 23 3/4"; a representation of Southern Denmark, the title displayed on a cartouche held by flying winged cherubs in the upper right corner and reading "Ducatus Slesvicensis in omnes suas Praefecturas Circulos et Provincias Dist Not Divisus," above "Per Fredericum de Witt Amstelodami" and "Cum Privilegio D.D. Ordinum Hollandiae et Westfrisiae," circa 1688, numbered "66" upper right, 20 1/4" x 23 3/4"; a map of the islands of Sardinia and Corsica, the title inscribed within a crowned cartouche surmounted by two coat of arms and surrounded by sea maidens and cherubs, stating "Insularum Sardiniae et Corsicae," over "Descriptio Per Fredercum de Wit Amstelodami," circa 1700, numbered "34" lower right, 23 3/4" x 20 1/4".

  • Condition: Each mapsheet framed and in good condition, with light foxing, spotting and oxidation of green and blue coloring. The green and blue coloring posses an inherent vice that appears to have reacted with and separated the fibers of the paper. Therefore, two of the maps with green and blue outlined borders have areas of separation. The map "...Regni Angliae..." with significant separation, as well as a full length fold down the center of the sheet. "Belgii Hispanici Gallici..." also with separation, though not as significant, as well as also having a full length fold down the center of the sheet. The "Ducatus Slesvicensis..." mapsheet is not yet showing signs of separation from the inherent vice, but does have an area of spotting upper left, as well as a full length fold a quarter right of the center. Lastly, the "Insularum Sardiniae et Corsicae..." mapsheet is not yet suffering from inherent vice separation, but does have small areas of spotting due to moisture and has been folded across the center for binding purposes. The set with matching modern frames which are in fair condition, showing signs of minor losses and chips. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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