Lot 2865

De Wit - Map of the British Isles

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De Wit - Map of the British Isles

Estimate: $800 - $1,600

Starting Bid: $200

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by Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
August 8, 2026 9:00 AM CDT
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115 Hampsted Lane
Franklin, TN, US 37069

This remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from Frederik de Wit’s Atlas Maior It was published in Amsterdam circa 1710.

De Wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other Amsterdam map publishers. This included maps from the likes of Hondius, Bleau, and Visscher.

“The De Wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. Koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. But he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. The index is quite unlike any of those listed in Koeman." (Wardington Catalogue)

Frederik De Wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in Amsterdam during the golden age of Dutch cartography. He was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his Dutch town maps. After De Wit's passing his wife, Maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. At this point, most of his plates went to Pieter Mortier.

  • Dimensions: ~ 21" by 25" (Fold Out)
  • Literature: Atlas Maior
  • Medium: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
  • Circa: c1710
  • Condition: The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates. There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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