Italy - Topographic survey of the Territory of Sicily; Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673) - "Sicilia Regnum" - 1661-1680
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Sicilia Regnum, a copperplate engraving by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, Italy, with topographic relief of Sicily, uncoloured, 540 × 650 mm, part of Atlas Mayor volume 8, Amsterdam MDCLXIX, in good condition.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Handmade watermarked paper; when held to light, the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (rulings and filaments) and the related watermark are visible.
Condition: Excellent impression, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; the paper shows a widespread and natural patina of age, signs of worm outside the engraving, all as per photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be contested and reported to the courier at delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated;
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.
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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 burin
Support: Handmade watermarked paper; when held to light, the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (rulings and filaments) and the related watermark are visible.
Condition: Excellent impression, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; the paper shows a widespread and natural patina of age, signs of worm outside the engraving, all as per photo;
Shipping: Insured shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be contested and reported to the courier at delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated;
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
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 Sicily
Map maker/publisher
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673)
Map/book title
"Sicilia Regnum"
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
