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Frederick de Wit and the first concise reference atlas /

"This book is about the life and work of Frederick de Wit (1629-1706), one of the most famous dealers of maps, prints and art during the Dutch Golden Age, and his contribution to the dissemination of the knowledge of cartography. The Amsterdam firm of Frederick de Wit operated under the name &q...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Carhart, George (Cartographic historian) (Author)
Other Authors: Krogt, P. C. J. van der
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:Text in English; with a summary in Dutch.
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill/Hes & De Graaf, [2016]
Series:Studies on the history of cartography ; 16.
Subjects:
Wit, Frederik de, > 1629 or 1630-1706.
Atlases > Netherlands > Early works to 1800 > Catalogs.
World maps > Early works to 1800 > Catalogs.
Cartography > Netherlands > History > 17th century > Catalogs.
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Summary:"This book is about the life and work of Frederick de Wit (1629-1706), one of the most famous dealers of maps, prints and art during the Dutch Golden Age, and his contribution to the dissemination of the knowledge of cartography. The Amsterdam firm of Frederick de Wit operated under the name "De Witte Pascaert" (The White Chart) from 1654 to 1710. It offered all kinds of printing and was one of the most successful publishers of maps and prints in the second half of the seventeenth century. The description of De Wit's life and work is followed by an in-depth analysis and dating of the atlases and maps issued under his name."--Back cover.
Item Description:Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--Universität Passau, 2011.
"De Wit's Atlases and Maps / compiled by George Carhart in co-operation with Peter van der Krogt and Jan Albert": pages 131-565.
Physical Description:589 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 32 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 575-578) and indexes.
ISBN:9789004299030
9004299033
ISSN:1568-2072 ;