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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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Date:
1665
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1665
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Short Title:
Regnorvm Hispaniae nova descriptio
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Regnorvm Hispaniae nova descriptio
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Publisher:
Joan Blaeu
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Joan Blaeu
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Publisher Location:
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam
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Type:
Atlas Map
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38
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49
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Note:
17.5 Milliaria Hispanica = 4.0 cm [et al.]
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17.5 Milliaria Hispanica = 4.0 cm [et al.]
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Reference:
van der Krogt 2:601 [-3].9 (1)
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van der Krogt 2:601 [-3].9 (1)
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Country:
Spain
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Spain
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Full Title:
Regnorvm Hispaniae nova descriptio
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Regnorvm Hispaniae nova descriptio
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List No:
10017.565
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10017.565
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565
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565
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Publication Author:
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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Pub Date:
1665
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1665
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Pub Title:
Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, Qua Solvm, Salvm, Coelvm, Accvratissime Describvntvr.
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Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, Qua Solvm, Salvm, Coelvm, Accvratissime Describvntvr.
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Pub Reference:
Koeman B1 56; van der Krogt 2:601-3 (first volume dated 1665, all others dated 1662).
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Koeman B1 56; van der Krogt 2:601-3 (first volume dated 1665, all others dated 1662).
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Pub Note:
Blaeu's 11 volume Atlas Maior is considered by many to be the greatest atlas ever published, both in its own time and even today. It excels in comprehensiveness, engraving, color, and overall production. Each vol. has title page. with general title: Geographiæ Blavianæ volumen primum.... Each vol. has engraved special title page, hand colored. The first Latin edition was published in 1662. Subsequently published in French, Dutch, German, and Spanish; the Latin version was also sold with v. 1 dated 1665 and v. 2-11 dated 1662 (this copy). Bound as issued in vellum stamped in gilt with Blaeu device. Issued in 11 volumes. Contents: v. 1. Arctica --Europa, liber 1-2:. Norvegia. Dania. Sleswic -- v. 2. Europa, liber 3-7: Suecia. Russia. Polonia. Regiones orientales ultra Germaniam circa Danubium. Graecia -- v. 3. Europa, liber 8: Germania - -v. 4. Europa, liber 9-10: Belgica regia -- v. 5. Europa, liber 11: Anglia -- v. 6. Europa, liber 12-13: Scotia. Hibernia -- v. 7. Europa, liber 14-15: Gallia. Helvetia -- v. 8. Europa, liber 16: Italia -- v. 9. Europa, liber 17: Hispania. Africa -- v. 10. Asia -- v. 11. America. This copy is from the National Library of Scotland and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas as part of a joint project under the guidance of Christopher Fleet, Senior Map Curator at the NLS. For more information on Joan Blaeu and the Atlas Maior, see the National Library of Scotland website, http://maps.nls.uk/…
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Blaeu's 11 volume Atlas Maior is considered by many to be the greatest atlas ever published, both in its own time and even today. It excels in comprehensiveness, engraving, color, and overall production. Each vol. has title page. with general title: Geographiæ Blavianæ volumen primum.... Each vol. has engraved special title page, hand colored. The first Latin edition was published in 1662. Subsequently published in French, Dutch, German, and Spanish; the Latin version was also sold with v. 1 dated 1665 and v. 2-11 dated 1662 (this copy). Bound as issued in vellum stamped in gilt with Blaeu device. Issued in 11 volumes. Contents: v. 1. Arctica --Europa, liber 1-2:. Norvegia. Dania. Sleswic -- v. 2. Europa, liber 3-7: Suecia. Russia. Polonia. Regiones orientales ultra Germaniam circa Danubium. Graecia -- v. 3. Europa, liber 8: Germania - -v. 4. Europa, liber 9-10: Belgica regia -- v. 5. Europa, liber 11: Anglia -- v. 6. Europa, liber 12-13: Scotia. Hibernia -- v. 7. Europa, liber 14-15: Gallia. Helvetia -- v. 8. Europa, liber 16: Italia -- v. 9. Europa, liber 17: Hispania. Africa -- v. 10. Asia -- v. 11. America. This copy is from the National Library of Scotland and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas as part of a joint project under the guidance of Christopher Fleet, Senior Map Curator at the NLS. For more information on Joan Blaeu and the Atlas Maior, see the National Library of Scotland website, http://maps.nls.uk/pont/bio/blaeu.html
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Pub List No:
10017.000
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10017.000
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Pub Type:
World Atlas
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World Atlas
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Pub Maps:
593
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593
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Pub Height cm:
54
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54
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Pub Width cm:
35
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108520980.1.jp2
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Authors:
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