Blaeu, Willem Jansz.

Blaeu's second folio map of the Low Countries, geographically similar to the first version, but with additional panels along the upper and side borders; unfortunately these made the map oversized and susceptible to damage (as here), a fact quickly recognised by Blaeu who cut down the plate, removing the panels for use in his atlases. The first state is rare, Schilder recording eight other examples.

Schilder IV, 23.1; Schilder VI, Map 52.1

Schilder IV, 23.1; Schilder VI, Map 52.1

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate Lots 23-88. Please note that many cartes-à-figures were larger than the bindings into which they were inserted. As a consequence, frequently a careless binder would crop the borders with loss of engraved area, which has happened to some of the maps described here. These maps were removed from their atlas by the owner to better preserve them; in some cases they have had margins added and centrefolds strengthened, and where loss has occurred they have been restored. A few have been backed on fine linen
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Blaeu's second folio map of the Low Countries, geographically similar to the first version, but with additional panels along the upper and side borders; unfortunately these made the map oversized and susceptible to damage (as here), a fact quickly recognised by Blaeu who cut down the plate, removing the panels for use in his atlases. The first state is rare, Schilder recording eight other examples.

Schilder IV, 23.1; Schilder VI, Map 52.1