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Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris Adiacentibus - W. Blaeu ,1643-50.



Antique map of the West Indies by W. Blaeu, oriented to the North

Date of the first edition: 1634
Date of this map: 1643-50

Copper engraving
Size: 38 x 52.5cm (14.8 x 20.5 inches)
Verso text: French
Condition: Old coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A
References: Van der Krogt 2, 9600:2B; Burden, 242.

From: Théâtre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas. J. Blaeu, 1643-50. (Van der Krogt 2, 212)

Cartographically the map draws on the extremely rare chart by Hessel Gerritz, c.1631. The area of coverage is exactly the same with the exception of Blaeu's addition of the west coast of Central America. (Burden)

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Item number: 18821
Price: 1550 Euro

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