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BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638). Americae nova tabula. [Amsterdam: 1638 or later].
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BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638). Americae nova tabula. [Amsterdam: 1638 or later].
The very attractive Blaeu map of the Americas, with vignette border comprising 9 town views in the upper border and 10 costumed figures in the side borders; also with galleons and sea-monsters. "This is one of only a few maps relating to North America by Blaeu. Its visual appeal is enhanced greatly by the inclusion of three decorative borders. These are drawn from various sources, including Theodore de Bry" (Burden 189).
Engraved map with hand-coloring, small inset map of Iceland and Greenland, image 413 x 554mm on 482 x 604mm sheet, French text on verso (pale even browning, some marginal tears and a tear from blank corner neatly repaired). Matted and framed (examined out of frame).
The very attractive Blaeu map of the Americas, with vignette border comprising 9 town views in the upper border and 10 costumed figures in the side borders; also with galleons and sea-monsters. "This is one of only a few maps relating to North America by Blaeu. Its visual appeal is enhanced greatly by the inclusion of three decorative borders. These are drawn from various sources, including Theodore de Bry" (Burden 189).
Engraved map with hand-coloring, small inset map of Iceland and Greenland, image 413 x 554mm on 482 x 604mm sheet, French text on verso (pale even browning, some marginal tears and a tear from blank corner neatly repaired). Matted and framed (examined out of frame).
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