[Elshout] Manuscript polder map

D. van Groenouw, 1662. Hancol. manuscript map of a polder near Elshout, 50 x 76 cm. The manuscript cartouche explains plans to alter/ improve a boezem (body of water used for collecting water pumped out of polders before it is discharged into a river or sea) w. the construction of new sluis, among other changes.

Folded, one fold strengthened, sl. browned, a few foxed spots. Interesting map.