Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) – Dutch cartographer and publisher
Asia noviter delineata Auctore Guiljelmo Blaeuw
Decorative, colored copper engraving map of Asia
Published by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, around 1650
3 illustrated marginal borders with 10 illustrations of natives in their typical costumes and 9 city views of, among others, Calicut, Goa, Damascus, Jerusalem and Aden
Dimensions of leaf: 58.5 x 49.5 cm, Dimensions of plate: 55.5 x 41 cm
Excellent condition with splendid coloring
Renowned and appealing map with figures in costumes, city views and a splendid cartouche
Object is regular taxed. 7% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.

This original and neatly colored map shows the Asian continent. The map is framed by three illustrated marginal borders, with ten illustrations of natives in typical costumes and nine city views of, among others, Calicut, Goa, Damascus, Jerusalem and Aden. The map part is endowed with staffage of ships and sea monsters as well as with an elephant above the spring of the Ganges. The depiction of the Great Wall is clearly recognizable. With text in French on verso.

Condition

The map is in excellent condition. With a slight creasemark in centerfold. Copy with wide margins, strong impression and firm old coloring that presumably has been refreshed. Dimensions of leaf: 58.5 x 49.5 cm, dimensions of plate: 55.5 x 41 cm.

Reference

Koeman: 8000:2.

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