Ending Sep 12, 2024 10:02 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
3
A finely colored example of Blaeu's map of Asia
Estate / Collection: An Upper East Side Map Collector
[MAP - ASIA]
BLAEU, WILLEM. Asia Noviter Delineata. [Amsterdam: Willem Janszoon Blaeu, c. 1635]. Hand-colored engraved map, text on verso in Dutch with hand-colored and gilt initial, from the Dutch language edition of Blaeu's "Atlas Major." Sheet measures 19 x 23 1/4 inches. Framed. Vertical central fold, faint toning in margins, colored initial on verso lightly bleeding through paper.
Blaeu's map of Asia was based on the most up-to-date information available in the seventeenth century, largely thanks to his access to the Dutch East India Company's charts of the region. However, some interesting inconsistencies appear on the map, such as Japan (here called "Bungo") being oriented horizontally, and Korea being depicted as an island rather than a peninsula. The map includes ten vignettes that show various cultures' peoples and costumes along the left and right borders, and it has nine bird's-eye view vignettes of major cities along the top edge.
Sold for $4,800
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,800
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: An Upper East Side Map Collector
[MAP - ASIA]
BLAEU, WILLEM. Asia Noviter Delineata. [Amsterdam: Willem Janszoon Blaeu, c. 1635]. Hand-colored engraved map, text on verso in Dutch with hand-colored and gilt initial, from the Dutch language edition of Blaeu's "Atlas Major." Sheet measures 19 x 23 1/4 inches. Framed. Vertical central fold, faint toning in margins, colored initial on verso lightly bleeding through paper.
Blaeu's map of Asia was based on the most up-to-date information available in the seventeenth century, largely thanks to his access to the Dutch East India Company's charts of the region. However, some interesting inconsistencies appear on the map, such as Japan (here called "Bungo") being oriented horizontally, and Korea being depicted as an island rather than a peninsula. The map includes ten vignettes that show various cultures' peoples and costumes along the left and right borders, and it has nine bird's-eye view vignettes of major cities along the top edge.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
-
Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on September 12, 2024
-
Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
-
We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Books, Autographs & Maps
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!
We Invite You to Auction!
Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
For information, please contact Peter Costanzo at 212-427-4141 ext 248, Edward Ripley-Duggan at ext 234, or Noah Goldrach at ext 226, or email Books@Doyle.com
