Italy - Topographic survey of the Duchy of Bracciano; Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673) - "Ducatus Braccianus olim Sabatiae Regio" - 1661-1680






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Ducatus Braccianus olim Sabatiae Regio, an incised copper plate map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, Italy, with topographic relief of the Duchy of Bracciano, 540 × 650 mm, from Atlas Mayor volume 8.
Description from the seller
Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Handmade paper, when held to the light the typical thin vertical and horizontal lines are visible (laid lines and chain lines).
Condition: Excellent impression, good state of preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a widespread and natural browning of age, a vertical tear near the editorial fold without losses, all as in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the item must be reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Provenance: From a private collection;
Guiljelmus Blaeu (latinized form of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571–1638) was a renowned Dutch cartographer and astronomer, founder of one of the most important cartographic printing houses in Europe in Amsterdam.
Seller's Story
Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Handmade paper, when held to the light the typical thin vertical and horizontal lines are visible (laid lines and chain lines).
Condition: Excellent impression, good state of preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a widespread and natural browning of age, a vertical tear near the editorial fold without losses, all as in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the item must be reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Provenance: From a private collection;
Guiljelmus Blaeu (latinized form of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571–1638) was a renowned Dutch cartographer and astronomer, founder of one of the most important cartographic printing houses in Europe in Amsterdam.
