Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)~Antique Map of Brazil~Hand Colored Engraving

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Description: Up for sale is this fine antique map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Blaeu was a well known Dutch geogropher of his day who was based in Amsterdam. He died in 1638 and his business was run by his two sons, Cornelis (1610-1648) and Joan (1596-1673). The business thrived and grew under his sons. This map is Blaeu's first map of Brazil and is a very nice hand colored etching. Map includes an insert of the Baya de todos os Sanctos and images of native animals and people of Brazil. Note graphic images of cannibalism and a head hunting war party. Please see all pics for details.
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)~Antique Map of Brazil~Hand Colored Engraving
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)~Antique Map of Brazil~Hand Colored Engraving
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Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)~Antique Map of Brazil~Novus Brasiliae Typus
Shipping:
This map is framed and protected under glass.  If you would like the map can be removed  from the frame to save cost.  Although old the frame  is not particularly a nice one.  If shipping appears too high please ask us for a quote.
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NOVUS BRASILIAE TYPUS
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Up
for sale is this fine antique map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638).  Blaeu was a well known Dutch geogropher of his day who was based in Amsterdam.  He died in 1638 and his business was run by his two sons, Cornelis (1610-1648) and Joan (1596-1673). The business thrived and grew under his sons.
This map is Blaeu's first map of Brazil and is a very nice hand colored etching.  Map includes an insert of the Baya de todos os Sanctos and images of native animals and people of Brazil.  Note graphic images of cannibalism and a head hunting war party.
Please see all pics for details.
Dimension:
Map alone measures 19.5" X 15.5" (what can be seen).  With frame it measures 27.5" X 23.5"
Condition:
Good condition without tears or stains.  Some age related foxing to paper and a crease in the center of the map.   Please see all pictures for details.
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