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Sale 92
Manuscript, Sports, Collectibles, Space and Philatelic Auction
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Lot 172 |
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17th Century Map of Modern Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia (1650-1718). Isole dell' Indie diuise in Filippine, Molucche, e della Sonda. Venice, 1696.
Beautifully engraved and flamboyantly hand-tinted engraved map on laid paper of the East Indies, 19½ x 27", matted to 24½ x 30¾". Map depicts modern Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and parts of Southeast Asia and New Guinea region, and Arnhem Land in northern Australia. Ornamental cartouche at lower left with title on drape, carried by mer-putti, four scales at top right. Some light age-toning and moisture damage outside white border, original support on verso of center fold, still very good.
Vincenzo Maria Coronelli was a Venetian cosmographer and cartographer, best known for his atlases and globes, most notably a globe measuring some 15' in diameter that he constructed for Louis XIV. Our map was published in the Atlante Veneto of 1690-1701, one of the most ornate of all 17th century atlases and a "marvellous source of information on contemporary Italian science and geography." (The World Encompassed 195). Estimated Value $500 - 600
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Lot 173 |
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17th Century Map, Huntington Shire, Joan Blaeu. Beautiful and finely engraved 17th century map of Huntingdonshire which was published in Blaeu's Toonneel des Aerdrycks, oft Nieuwe Atlas or Vierde Stuck Der Aerdrycks-Beschryving (Amsterdam: Dutch Text Edition, 1646-1647,1648 & 1664). Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) produced the most magnificent atlases and maps of the period during the time the Netherlands enjoyed an extended Renaissance in arts and sciences. Employing only the best engravers and printers and using only the finest materials and papers, Blaeu's maps have been collected for over three centuries. Fine hand colouring (later). Blaeu's maps boast great detail, ornate cartouches, cherubs, heraldic shields, and calligraphy. Offered is an exceptional example of his work, printed area 17 x 20", very handsomely framed recently to 27 x 31". Examined in frame, map is in exceptional condition with unobtrusive center fold and very minor smudges and flecks in white border. Beautiful piece, ready for hanging. Estimated Value $500 - 600
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