Italy - Topographic survey of the Territory: Tremiti Islands, Apulia; Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673) - "INSVLAE TREMITANÆ, olim DIOMEDEÆ dictæ"" - 1661-1680
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Copper-engraved map plate titled INSVLAE TREMITANÆ, olim DIOMEDEÆ, by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu, depicting the Tremiti Islands topographic relief in Italy, from Atlas Mayor volume 8, Amsterdam MDCLXIX, uncoloured, 540 × 650 mm.
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Type: copper engraving, finished with burin
Support: Hand-made watermark paper, when held to light you can see the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (vergelle e filoni) and the related watermark.
Condition: Excellent inking, good state of preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a widespread and natural browning of time, signs of woodworm outside the engraving, a vertical tear near the editorial fold and outside the engraving, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the neck/frame must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Origin: From a private collection;
Guiljelmus Blaeu (Latinized form of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571–1638) was a famous 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: Hand-made watermark paper, when held to light you can see the typical fine vertical and horizontal lines (vergelle e filoni) and the related watermark.
Condition: Excellent inking, good state of preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a widespread and natural browning of time, signs of woodworm outside the engraving, a vertical tear near the editorial fold and outside the engraving, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To benefit from the insurance coverage, any damage to the neck/frame must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insurance reimbursement procedure;
Origin: From a private collection;
Guiljelmus Blaeu (Latinized form of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571–1638) was a famous 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: Tremiti Islands, Apulia
Map maker/publisher
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 /1638), Joan Blaeu (1596 /1673)
Map/book title
"INSVLAE TREMITANÆ, olim DIOMEDEÆ dictæ""
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
