Joan Blaeu Atlas Maior of 1665
Superlatives flounder in the face of Joan Blaeu’s Atlas Maior, one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. This stunning edition is based on the Austrian National Library’s complete colored and gold-heightened copy and reprints its 594
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Superlatives tend to fail in describing Joan Blaeu’s Atlas Maior—that being said, it stands as one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. The original Latin edition, completed in 1665, was the largest and most expensive book to be published during the 17th century. Its 594 maps appearing across 11 volumes spanned Arctica, Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. Ambitious in scale and artistry, it is included in the Canon of Dutch History, an official survey of 50 individuals, creations, or events that chart the most important historical developments of the Netherlands.
Hardcover,
Formaat: 24.7 x 37.5 cm,
Gewicht: 4.13 kg,
512 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-3803-9
Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)
Leverbaar: Ja
Levertijd: 1-2 werkdagen
| Artikelcode | 9783836538039 |
