Blaeu G (12 results)

4°. M. zahlr. Ktn u. Abb. 300 S. OPp. m. OPp.-Schuber. Sprache: Deutsch.

hardcover. Condition: Good. In-folio (cm. 50). Cartella contenente frontespizio, pp. (2) + 20 tavole a doppia pagina a colori raffiguranti le varie parti d'Italia. Entro custodia edit. in cart. rigido con dorso in pelle e titoli in oro. Ottima conservazione. Tiratura limitata di 1000 esemplari numerati. Book.

Condition: Very Good; Two winged putti hold up a crown and shield in the upper left corner, and in their free hand hold a cloth with musical notation written upon it. The scale and legend are near the upper right corner, and a sea god carries the title cartouche within a sea shell. Several tall ships decorate the sea around Galicia, as well as two compass roses and a sea monster., Size : 382x503 (mm), 15.04x19.80 (Inches), Original Outline Coloring.

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. Portfolio. Color facsimiles of 36 historical maps. Each map measures approximately 12" x 9", printed on 17" x 11½" paper with descriptive text in the left margin. Housed with a title page sheet and unprinted top sheet in a four-fold chemise. Unprinted topsheet sunned at the edges, first two leaves with some very light toning and a couple of tiny corner creases; the maps are otherwise bright and fine. The chemise is good only with toning, wear, and soil, and a 1" creased tear on the cover panel. A nice production, and the chemise has done its job, keeping the maps bright and fresh.

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut. 38,2 x 50 cm gefaltete Landkarte, mit Mittelfalz, Papier altersbedingt etwas gebräunt, sonst GUTES EXEMPLAR---Mit lateinischem Rückseitentext. Blatt: 44 x 55,2 cm Für Ihre Zufriedenheit versenden wir mit DHL und ausschließlich mit Trackingcode für eine sichere Sendungsverfolgung! Weitere Angebote unter antiquariat-kastanienhof , 1 Seiten. nein.

Carta tratta dall'atlante di Guglielmo Blaeu (circa 1660) impreziosita da vivace coloritura d'epoca, piu accentuata ai cartigli che contengono il tit. e la scala delle miglia. Ottima conservaz., fresca e nitida impressione.

Map. Condition: Very good overall. Blaeu's map of China, Tartary and Central Asia, from Mongolia to the Caspian Sea and the Volga River, and to Tibet and the Upper Ganges River. The map illustrates how mountainous the region is, along with several large lakes. The Great Wall of China is shown in great detail, separating China from the rest of north-central Europe. The tip of Korea is shown as an unnamed peninsula. The Great Wall of China is a distinctive feature, with a description that it was meant to deter Tartars invading. The map scale is decorated by a turbaned man and a cherub. The cartouche on the right has a man leading a camel with a child riding it. Black & white. Title surrounded by cartouche. 19 1/2 x 15 with wide margins.

Black & white. Title surrounded by cartouche. Few worm holes restored. 19 1/2 x 15 with wide margins. France.

unbound. Print. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 19.25 x 24 inches, sheet measure 20.5 x 26 inches. Shows some light foxing, as well as a repaired ~2 inch tear at left margin. Top edge trimmed to neat line. In very good condition. Outstanding view of a baroque pleasure palaces and garden from 'Theatrum Statuum Regiae Sabaudiae'. The series features maps, topographic views of Turin and cities and towns of Piedmont and Savoy. One of the most prolific Dutch mapmakers of his time, Willem Blaeu (1571-1638) started one of the most famous map publishing firms of the 17th century. It was at this time that the Dutch controlled the map trade, and their ornate and beautiful maps had immense popularity. Blaeu and his family worked out of Amsterdam and was instrumental in driving this dominance in his lifetime, and this legacy was continued by his sons. "Theatrum Statuum Regiae Sabaudiae" was published by his son Johannes (c. 1599-1673), who took over the business upon his father's death.

Condition: Very Good; Title cartouche in lower left corner features a Navarran army camp, while various regional shields decorate the borders of Navarre., Size : 418x503 (mm), 16.46x19.80 (Inches), Original Outline Coloring.

This map is the same famous map of Asia by Blaeu but is printed without the ornamental boarder cartouches. "Korea is drawn as an island marked Corea Ins. There is no hint at all of Australia to the south of the East Indies, but there is a strong suggestion of a sea passage from Europe via a Northeast passage through the Strait of Anian between Norteastern Asia and America.\\\"The map highly decorated with animals, sea monsters and sailing ships. A large island labeled Ceiram probably represents the western part of New Guinea. In the interior, the Caspian Sea is oriented on an east-west axis as opposed to the correct north-south orientation., Size : 370x465 (mm), 14.5x18.25 (Inches), Hand Colored in Outline, 0 Margins shaved closely and laid on acid free paper for long term preservation, otherwise a very good copy.

Full modern color. Title surrounded by cartouche. One worm hole. 21 x 15 with wide margins. West coast of Africa.