Italy - Topographic survey – Territory of Orvieto; Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673) - "Territorio di Orvieto" - 1661-1680
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Territorio di Orvieto, an copper-engraved map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, Italy, with topographic relief of the Territorio di Orvieto.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with a burin
Support: Handmade watermarked paper; when viewed against the light you can see the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (vergelle and filoni) and the related watermark.
Condition: Excellent print impression, good overall conservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; the paper shows a widespread natural browning due to age, small vertical tear without losses, all as shown in the photos;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the item must be reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated;
Provenance: Provenance 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.
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The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: Copper engraving, finished with a burin
Support: Handmade watermarked paper; when viewed against the light you can see the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (vergelle and filoni) and the related watermark.
Condition: Excellent print impression, good overall conservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; the paper shows a widespread natural browning due to age, small vertical tear without losses, all as shown in the photos;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the item must be reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated;
Provenance: Provenance 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
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Topographic survey – Territory of Orvieto
Map maker/publisher
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673)
Map/book title
"Territorio di Orvieto"
Period
1661-1680
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
"Part of the Great Atlas, [...] descriptions of Italy" Volume 8 in Amsterdam (1669)
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
540 mm
Width
650 mm
