Netherlands - Gorinchem; J. Blaeu - Gorchvm. - 1649
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Gorchvm., a copper engraving by J. Blaeu dating from 1649, depicting Gorinchem in bird's-eye view from Blaeu's Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden, uncoloured, in excellent condition, measuring 39 x 53 cm on a sheet 55 x 66 cm.
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In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued. Fresh paper. Slight blemishes in the margins, no noticeable spots in the image. A few minuscule holes (ø approx. 0.1 mm) at the bottom of the image near the center fold, only visible when the card is held up to the light. A bit of discoloration along the edges of the paper. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
engraving 39x53 cm on a sheet of 55x66 cm.
Carefully packed in a brown tube and shipped insured.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Gorinchem, produced by master cartographer Joan Blaeu. This map is part of his masterwork 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden', in the prestigious Latin edition.
The map shows the city in a bird’s-eye view, with each building, church, and fortification worked out to the smallest detail. Characteristic of this edition is the superior quality of the paper and the sharpness of the copper-plate print. The Latin text on the reverse provides a fascinating description of the history and character of the city in the 17th century.
A valuable investment and a beautiful decorative object for the collector of cartography and history.
In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued. Fresh paper. Slight blemishes in the margins, no noticeable spots in the image. A few minuscule holes (ø approx. 0.1 mm) at the bottom of the image near the center fold, only visible when the card is held up to the light. A bit of discoloration along the edges of the paper. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
engraving 39x53 cm on a sheet of 55x66 cm.
Carefully packed in a brown tube and shipped insured.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Gorinchem, produced by master cartographer Joan Blaeu. This map is part of his masterwork 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden', in the prestigious Latin edition.
The map shows the city in a bird’s-eye view, with each building, church, and fortification worked out to the smallest detail. Characteristic of this edition is the superior quality of the paper and the sharpness of the copper-plate print. The Latin text on the reverse provides a fascinating description of the history and character of the city in the 17th century.
A valuable investment and a beautiful decorative object for the collector of cartography and history.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of objects
1
Country
Netherlands
Geographical specification
Gorinchem
Map maker/publisher
J. Blaeu
Map/book title
Gorchvm.
Period
1649
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Large engraving of Gorinchem in a bird's-eye view, published in the Book of Cities by Joan Blaeu.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
39 cm
Width
53 cm
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