Original 1635 Antique Map of the northern French Beauvais Region by Willem Blaeu
M-6530: “COMITATVS BELLOVACVM…” Amsterdam: Willem J. Blaeu, c. 1635 from the first edition of the Atlas Novus. Fine engraved map with original hand-coloring. Verso text: Latin.
Sheet Size:
20 x 23.75 inches, Image Size: 15 x 19.5
inches.
This very attractive
early 17th century map depicts the Beauvais Region in
northern France. Beauvais is probably best known for its tapestry factory,
which in the17th and 18th centuries produced tapestries of exceptionally high
quality.
Most towns, cities,
forests, and waterways are identified. The colorful title cartouche and
gentleman holding a stadia rod (lower left), further enhances the map.
Blaeu was founder of the
leading 17th century Dutch cartographic firm. “The achievements
of the firms of Blaeu were remarkable, & the palm for supremacy in map
production in any age must be awarded to the Blaeu” (Tooley: Maps &
Map-Makers, p. 33).
This is an original map about 390 years old, not a reproduction. It is in nice antiquarian condition as seen in the photos. Center fold as issued. Verso (back) is Latin text. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.