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Currus Veliferi Illmi Pr. Mauritii Nassovii

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Sailing carriages. "Currus Veliferi Illmi Pr. Mauritii Nassovii". Orig. copperplate engraving, J. Blaeu, 1649. With engraved title and numerous figures in the foregroung. 43:56,5 cm.

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Blaeu, Joan

Blaeu Joan

Amdterdam

1649

Sailing carriages. "Currus Veliferi Illmi Pr. Mauritii Nassovii". Orig. copperplate engraving, J. Blaeu, 1649. Engraved by J. de Gheyn. With engraved title and numerous figures in the foregroung. 43:56,5 cm (17 x 22 1/4 inch.).

 Koeman IV, map 5070. - Prince Maurits' sailing carriages were designed by Simon Stevin (1548-1620, Walloon mathematician, physicist and engineer). The prince, who was always open to new inventions, invited 27 distinguished guests (including ambassadors, generals, etc.) on a trip between April 13 and May 23, 1602. They traveled along the coast from Scheveningen to Petten. - Nice, rich impression. - Price includes the frame (71:85 cm). 

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