World Map antique 1640
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula auct: Guiljelmo Blaeuw [and] Africae nova descriptio [and] Americae nova Tabula [and] Asia noviter delineata [and] Europa recens descripta.
World 'Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis': Shirley describes this world map as a 'classic single-sheet world map on Mercator's projection... celebrated as one of the supreme examples of the map maker's art'. 'The map has been expertly reduced from the Blaeu's large world map of 1605. The engraver Josua van den Ende signed in the lower right corner. The most striking characteristic are the superb border decorations. Along the top are allegorical of the sun and the moon and the known five planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Down the sides are, on the left, four panels illustrating the elements (Fire, Water, Air and Earth), and on the right, the four seasons. Along the bottom are seven vignettes showing the seven ancient wonders of the world: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus over the harbour at Rhodos, the Pyramids, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus at Caria, the Temple of Diane, the Statue of Jupiter, and the conical lighthouse of Alexandria.' (R. Shirley, The Mapping of the World, Entry 255). The map has decorative cartouches for the title, dedication and explanation, two spheres for the north and south poles, a compass roses and numerous ships and sea monsters. It appeared in the Blaeu Atlas from 1630 until 1658. The map was replaced by a two hemispheres world map prepared by Willem's son Joan from 1662 onwards
The Map is approximately 24 x 32 inches.
The map is printed on fine HP Lithorealistic paper 270gsm
The frame is not included.
This page will be carefully inserted into a solid tube. The sleeve will be shipped in a tube to prevent any bending. I'm happy to combine shipping, just ask!
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Shipping
Your purchase will be shipped within 3 business days of cleared payment and we try to use recycled shipping products when available. All purchases are shipped via Postal Service First Class.
For sizes bellow 11x14 " all prints are shipped flat in protective packaging. Above this size the shipment is done in a rigid tube.
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Your order will be shipped within 3 business days. Usually this will be done within 1 day from the moment of your order.
I am using priority registered mail to ship your prints. The estimated arrival is 12-15 days from the moment of shipping. Sometimes it may take a little longer (especially for United States); please be aware that possible delays are beyond my control.
Insurance is not covered in the listing. If you would like to insure your package, please contact me.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, I will exchange your item(s) or refund your money (minus shipping costs) up to 15 days after you have received your order. You will be responsible for returning items in their original condition as well as return shipping costs.
Your purchase will be shipped within 3 business days of cleared payment and we try to use recycled shipping products when available. All purchases are shipped via Postal Service First Class.
For sizes bellow 11x14 " all prints are shipped flat in protective packaging. Above this size the shipment is done in a rigid tube.
I will ship your order to the address listed in your receipt.. Please make sure it is the correct address.
Your order will be shipped within 3 business days. Usually this will be done within 1 day from the moment of your order.
I am using priority registered mail to ship your prints. The estimated arrival is 12-21 business days from the moment of shipping. Sometimes it may take a little longer (especially for United States); please be aware that possible delays are beyond my control.
Insurance is not covered in the listing. If you would like to insure your package, please contact me.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, I will exchange your item(s) or refund your money (minus shipping costs) up to 15 days after you have received your order. You will be responsible for returning items in their original condition (preferably unnopened) as well as return shipping costs.
Your purchase will be shipped within 3 business days of cleared payment and we try to use recycled shipping products when available. All purchases are shipped via Postal Service First Class.
I am using priority registered mail to ship your prints. The estimated arrival is 12-21 business days from the moment of shipping. Sometimes it may take a little longer (especially for United States); please be aware that possible delays are beyond my control.
Insurance is not covered in the listing. If you would like to insure your package, please contact me.
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