Blaeu. Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula. [1630, or later]

BLAEU, WILLEM

Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula. [Amsterdam, 1630, or later]

(495 x 583mm.), double-page world map (engraved by Josua van den Ende) on the Mercator projection surrounded by upper and lower friezes incorporating vignettes representing the planets and the seven wonders of the ancient world, and two side borders depicting the seasons and the four elements, German text on verso, contemporary hand-colour, backed with silk, a few minor repairs

FINELY HAND-COLOURED.

LITERATURE:

Shirley 255 (state 4)