Netherlands - Tiel; J. Blaeu - Tyel. - 1649
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Copper engraving from 1649 by J. Blaeu of Tiel in the Netherlands, an uncoloured map measuring 42 × 52.5 cm (paper 55 × 65 cm) with Latin text on the reverse, part of Blaeu’s city plates.
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In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued, with a small 0.4 cm split starting at the bottom. Fresh paper with a few spots in the margins, only barely noticeable spots in the image. A slight discoloration at the edges of the paper. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
engraving 42x52.5 cm on a sheet of 55x65 cm.
Carefully packaged and insured shipped in a cardboard tube.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Tiel, 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 each building, church and fortress worked out down to the last 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 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, with a small 0.4 cm split starting at the bottom. Fresh paper with a few spots in the margins, only barely noticeable spots in the image. A slight discoloration at the edges of the paper. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
engraving 42x52.5 cm on a sheet of 55x65 cm.
Carefully packaged and insured shipped in a cardboard tube.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Tiel, 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 each building, church and fortress worked out down to the last 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 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
Tiel
Map maker/publisher
J. Blaeu
Map/book title
Tyel.
Period
1649
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Large engraving of Tiel in bird's-eye view, published in Joan Blaeu's Book of Cities.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
42 cm
Width
52.5 cm
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