Netherlands - Brielle; J. Blaeu - Briela. - 1649
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Excellent copper engraving by J. Blaeu of Brielle, Netherlands, dating to 1649, uncoloured, measuring 38.5 by 50 cm, with Latin text on the reverse and published in Blaeu’s Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenigde Nederlanden.
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In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued. Fresh paper. A bit of discoloration and some stains and small holes (holes max 0.05 cm) near the edges of the paper. Also a stain in the image. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
graving 38.5x50 cm on a sheet of 55x65 cm.
Carefully packaged and insured shipment in a cardboard tube.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Brielle, 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 depicts the city in bird’s-eye view, with each building, church and fortification rendered in meticulous 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 city in the 17th century.
A valuable investment and a beautiful decorative object for lovers of cartography and history.
In excellent condition. Wide margins. Center fold as issued. Fresh paper. A bit of discoloration and some stains and small holes (holes max 0.05 cm) near the edges of the paper. Also a stain in the image. Verso with Latin text. Sharp print.
Dimensions:
graving 38.5x50 cm on a sheet of 55x65 cm.
Carefully packaged and insured shipment in a cardboard tube.
Enrich your collection with this splendid engraving of Brielle, 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 depicts the city in bird’s-eye view, with each building, church and fortification rendered in meticulous 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 city in the 17th century.
A valuable investment and a beautiful decorative object for lovers of cartography and history.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of objects
1
Country
Netherlands
Geographical specification
Brielle
Map maker/publisher
J. Blaeu
Map/book title
Briela.
Period
1649
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Large engraving of Brielle in a bird's-eye view, published in Joan Blaeu's The Book of Cities.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
38.5 cm
Width
50 cm
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