Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) – Dutch engraver, book printer and publisher
'Nova Delineatio Totius Orbis Terrarum Per Petrum Van Der Aa' – Appealingly colored copper world map with both hemispheres
Published by Peter van der Aa, Leiden, 1703
Originally made by Arnold Colom in 1655 and re-released in 1660 by Jacob van Meurs
The two hemispheres flanked by six female allegories, embodying the four elements as well as night and day
California still depicted as an island
Dimensions of leaf: 42 x 34 cm; plate: 35 x 27 cm
In good condition, splendid coloring
Reference: Shirley 417
Very decorative copy in remarkably good condition
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.

Condition:

Clean copy. Strong impression on firm paper. Splendid coloring. Lower left corner with faint water stain.

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