This beautifully engraved hand coloured
original map of the English county of the East Riding of Yorkshire was published
in the 1647 Dutch edition of Joan Blaeu's Atlas Novus.
These maps are of exceptional quality on clean, strong paper, a heavy
impression and some of the best original hand colouring I have seen to date.
Blaeu is one of the most revered map
makers of all time and it is easy to see why in this beautiful original map. The
high level of the topographical detail, the quality of the paper, the artistic
professionalism of the engraving and the beauty of the original hand colouring
combine to produce a work of art that is both functional and of exceptional
beauty. (Ref: Koeman; M&B)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Yellow, pink, red, blue, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 24in x 20in (610mm x 510mm)
Plate size: - 20in x 15 1/2in (510mm x 395mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Light age toning in margins
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None
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