Netherlands - Heusden; J. Blaeu - Hevsden. - 1649
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A 1649 uncoloured copper engraving of Heusden by J. Blaeu, from Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden, measuring 38 × 50 cm with a Latin verso, in excellent condition.
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In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued. Near the edges of the engraving (just inside and just outside) multiple printer creases, some of which cause a small amount of image loss. Slightly blotchy in the margins, no noticeable stains in the engraving. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
engraving 38x50 cm on a sheet of 55x66 cm.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Heusden, produced by master cartographer Joan Blaeu. This map is part of his masterpiece 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden', in the prestigious Latin edition.
The map shows the town in bird’s-eye view, with every building, church and fortification meticulously drawn. Characteristic of this edition is the superb quality of the paper and the sharpness of the copperplate print. The Latin text on the back provides an engaging description of the history and character of the town in the 17th century.
A valuable investment and a beautiful decorative object for the lover of cartography and history.
In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued. Near the edges of the engraving (just inside and just outside) multiple printer creases, some of which cause a small amount of image loss. Slightly blotchy in the margins, no noticeable stains in the engraving. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
engraving 38x50 cm on a sheet of 55x66 cm.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Heusden, produced by master cartographer Joan Blaeu. This map is part of his masterpiece 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden', in the prestigious Latin edition.
The map shows the town in bird’s-eye view, with every building, church and fortification meticulously drawn. Characteristic of this edition is the superb quality of the paper and the sharpness of the copperplate print. The Latin text on the back provides an engaging description of the history and character of the town in the 17th century.
A valuable investment and a beautiful decorative object for the lover of cartography and history.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of objects
1
Country
Netherlands
Geographical specification
Heusden
Map maker/publisher
J. Blaeu
Map/book title
Hevsden.
Period
1649
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
A fine 17th-century bird's-eye view of Heusden, published in Joan Blaeu's Stedenboek.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
38 cm
Width
50 cm
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