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507 - Germany – Maps of the Course of the Rhine
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Germany – Maps of the Course of the Rhine De Wit, Frederick *Totius Fluminis Rheni Novissima*. c. 1670. Coloured copperplate engraving, composed of two plates. 104 x 32 cm. With an allegorical cartouche and maritime scenery. Printed by Frederick de Wit, Amsterdam. – This map depicts the entire course of the Rhine in a decorative composition comprising two segments. The title on the left-hand cartouche ‘Totius Fluminis Rheni Novissima Descriptio ex officina F. de Wit’ refers to the Amsterdam publisher and cartographer Frederick de Wit, whose maps of the Rhine in the late 17th century rank among the most prestigious cartographic works of their kind. The territories, towns and landscapes situated along the river are depicted in dense topographical detail, with their boundaries clearly marked. – Mounted in places on backing and in a passe-partout. The sheet is slightly irregular at the edges, with occasional partial stains on the reverse. Overall, very good condition. Rhine. – Coloured copperplate engraving, composed of two plates. Featuring an allegorical cartouche and maritime scenery. Mounted in places on backing and in a passe-partout. The sheet is slightly irregular at the edges, with occasional partial stains on the reverse. Overall in very good condition. - Printed by Frederick de Wit, Amsterdam. - This map depicts the entire course of the Rhine in a decorative composition comprising two segments. The title given in the left-hand cartouche, ‘Totius Fluminis Rheni Novissima Descriptio ex officina F. de Wit’, refers to the Amsterdam publisher and cartographer Frederick de Wit, whose maps of the Rhine in the late 17th century are among the most representative cartographic works of their kind. In a detailed topographical representation, the territories, towns and landscapes situated along the river are depicted with clearly marked boundaries. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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