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Blaeu map of the Arctic regions c.1640

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Title: Regiones Sub Polo Arctico
Author: Blaeu, Willem
Description: Copper-engraved map, later hand-coloring with gold highlights. 41x53 cm. (16x21").The Arctic regions including Iceland, Nova Zemla, Buttons Bay, Newfoundland, Greenland, etc. The map is brightly colored, with gold highlights on the dedication cartouche and 8 compass roses. The dedication to Backer de Corneliis indicates this is the second state of the map. Latin text on verso.
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Date Published: c.1645