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Beautiful Antique Facsimile (1870-1890) Hand Colored Engraving of America
nova Tabula (new map of america)
By Guiljelmo Blaeuw Marked: On laid paper from ARCHES (1869) with watermark INGRES D’ARCHES MBM. Size: The visual appeal of this map is enhanced greatly by the
inclusion of three decorative borders. The one above contains nine plans or
views of towns. The side panels each contain five portraits of figures. It
includes Fretum le Maire and it has the coastline of TERRA AUSTRALIS INCOGNITA removed,
however, mysteriously the name was left behind. It is a superb antique facsimile of the iconic map complete
with fine art decorative cartography and with ships and sea monsters. Panels at
sides each contain five portraits of figures of the native inhabitants of the
two continents. Across the top are nine town plans including Mexico
City, Havana, Cartegena, and Rio de Janeiro. A fine example of Blaeu’s iconic map with color and
some light toning. Frayed edges. In good condition. With center fold as issued. Blaeu's map of America
is one of the most sought after maps of America from the Golden Age of
Dutch Cartography, blending contemporary geographical knowledge and a rich
decorative image. Blaeu's maps set the standard for the quality of the
engraving, paper and color, as well as a fine depiction of contemporary
geographical knowledge. This map illustrates excellent detail throughout, including a classical rendition of the West Coast of America (California is not an island). There are nine decorative views of important American Cities and Harbors across the top and 10 fine miniatures of Native Americans of various regions along the side panels. The map
is also embellished with eight sailing ships, four sea monsters and vignettes
in the interior of the continent showing Indian life. There are 5 states of the map, as described by Burden: State 1: Blaeu uses the name Guiliel: Janssonius. No Straits of Le Maire (1617) (2 known examples--British Library and private collection) State 2: Straits of Le Maire added (1618) State 3: Name changed to Guiljelmo Blaeuw (1621) State 4: Engraved water around the ships and sea monsters in lower right part of map increased (1642) State 5: Sea area
re-engraved with harsher straight lines An essential map for collectors of 17th Century American maps. |