Description: Title of the map : "MOLUCCA Insulae Celeberrimae" Large and nice antique copper engraved map of Moluccas, by Willem Janszoon BLAEU (1571-1638), 17th century. Blaeu family was the most important cartographer and geographer in 17th century. The map presents a large title cartouche and a large ornemantal inset of the island of Bachian (Batjan). There is some ships in the sea, showing the importance of the commercial exchanges between Europe and this islands. The north is oriented to right, by a nice compass. Some sea monsters and a couple of native people in the right bottom corner. Size with margins : 59,5 x 47,7 cm / 23,2 x 18,5 inches Edition : Amsterdam, from Atlas Novus, 1642, 17th century, Dutch edition. Condition : very good condition, old colors. Willem Janszoon Blaeu was the founder of the Blaeu cartography dynasty, the finest mapmakers of the Golden age of Dutch cartography. He studied astronomy with Tycho Brahe at Uranienborg, and moved to Amsterdam to establish a shop in 1605, close his contemporaries and rivals Johannes Janssonius and Jacob Colom. He produced globes at first. Then, the sons of Willem, Johan and Joan, joined him in the firm. They produced their first atlas together in 1630 the "Atlas Appendix". Five years later, their produced their "Atlas Novus", edited in 4 languages. After the death of Willem, Joan expanded the Atlas Novus into the Atlas Major, the largest atlas of its time. This edition had between nine and twelve volumes, beautifully engraved and coloured. In 1648, they produced a very large wall world map in 20 parts. And they continued to produce globes too. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay only one shipping cost.All shipments are insured.We send maps by DHL Express. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE.Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-01-21T12:38:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Date Range: 1600-1699
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1642
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Willem Blaeu
