Peter Van Den Keere (Belgian 1571-1646) After Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Dutch 1571-1638)
“Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula” circa 1641
Hand Colored copper plate world map engraving printed on two sheets
Bordered by allegorical representations of the sun and moon and the five known planets, the four elements, the four seasons, along with the seven wonders of the ancient world
Printed in Amsterdam by Johannes Janssonius (Dutch 1588-1664) and dated 1641, this is a later edition (possibly 4th state) from a German edition of Blaeu’s Atlas having German text on verso
15 3/4″ x 21 1/4″
Condition: overall very good, some yellowing and old crease marks from book binding, some undulation, small repair patch center right, some staining, small repaired tear to center
Estimate: $4000 - $6000