Italy - Topographic survey of the territory of the island of Ischia; Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673) - "ISCHIA Isola, olim AENARIA" - 1661-1680
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Ischia Island, formerly Aenaria, a copper engraving by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, Italy, from Atlas Mayor vol. 8, Amsterdam, showing the topographic relief of Ischia with no colour, 540 × 650 mm.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with a burin
Support: Hand-made watermarked paper; when viewed against the light you can see the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (vergelle e filoni) and the related watermark.
Condition: Excellent inking impression, good state of preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; the paper shows widespread and natural browning of age, small vertical tear near the editorial fold without losses, signs of woodworm outside the engraving, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the work must be disputed and 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 print 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: Hand-made watermarked paper; when viewed against the light you can see the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (vergelle e filoni) and the related watermark.
Condition: Excellent inking impression, good state of preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; the paper shows widespread and natural browning of age, small vertical tear near the editorial fold without losses, signs of woodworm outside the engraving, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the work must be disputed and 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 print 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 of the territory of the island of Ischia
Map maker/publisher
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673)
Map/book title
"ISCHIA Isola, olim AENARIA"
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
