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Title: 1659 Blaeu Map of Danish Island of Fyn -- Fionia vulgo Funen

Cartographer: J Blaeu

Year/Place: 1659, Amsterdam

Map Dimension (in.): 15 X 19.5 in.

Description: This is a very attractive map of the Danish island of Fyn (Funen) located west of Copenhagen. Much detail is included as to rivers, forests, towns and cities such as Odense(e), Nyborg and Middelfar(t). It is decorated with two distinctive cartouches, fancy scroll calligraphy and sailing ships. A large coat of arms is at upper left and the title cartouche featuring farmers and cows is at lower left. At right is a second cartouche containing a distance scale in an unusual vertical format. Spanish text on verso. The map was created for the Atlas Novus.

Reserve: $130.00

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Condition

Very good -excellent. On laid paper. Slight toning. Issued centerfold. Nice original hand-color.

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