Evropa recens descripta - Antique map

Author: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon

Publisher: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon

Published: Amsterdam

Publishing year: 1630

Europe."Europa recens descripta". Orig. copper-engraving. Published by W. J. Blaeu in Amsterdam, 1630. Coloured. With ornamental title-cartouche, many ships and animals. The map is surrounded by 3 decorative borders: 10 pairs in traditional European costumes by the sides and 9 plans or views of European main cities of the time (Amsterdam, Prague, Istambul, Venice, Rome, Paris, London, Toledo and Lisbon) at the top of the map. 41:56 cm (16 1/4 x 22 inch.).

Koeman II, map 1000:2, ed. 2:202-3 (1644-55 Latin) - Blaeu's figural map of Europe represents a pinnacle of Dutch cartography of 17th century. - Price includes the passe-partout (60:73,5 cm; 23 3/4 x 29 inch.).

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