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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:
1659
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1659
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Short Title:
Asiæ Descriptio Novissima.
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Asiæ Descriptio Novissima.
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Publisher:
Joannes Blaeu
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Joannes Blaeu
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Publisher Location:
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam
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Type:
Atlas Map
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Atlas Map
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Type:
Wall Map
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Wall Map
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Obj Height cm:
118
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118
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Obj Width cm:
155
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Note:
1 map : copperplate engraving on 6 sheets, hand colour. Title in the upper left corner of the map, in the central compartment of a cartouche illustrating a personification of Asia at the top, costume studies at the sides, and two unnamed river gods at the bottom. Information on measurements in the bottom left. Map framed by three descriptions of Asia in Latin (left), Dutch (bottom) and French (right), titled 'NOVA ASIÆ DESCRIPTIO', 'BESCHRYVINGE VAN ASIA', and 'Nouvelle Description de toute L'ASIE.' Each text ends with the imprint of Jodocus Hondius.
note
1 map : copperplate engraving on 6 sheets, hand colour. Title in the upper left corner of the map, in the central compartment of a cartouche illustrating a personification of Asia at the top, costume studies at the sides, and two unnamed river gods at the bottom. Information on measurements in the bottom left. Map framed by three descriptions of Asia in Latin (left), Dutch (bottom) and French (right), titled 'NOVA ASIÆ DESCRIPTIO', 'BESCHRYVINGE VAN ASIA', and 'Nouvelle Description de toute L'ASIE.' Each text ends with the imprint of Jodocus Hondius.
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World Area:
Asia
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Asia
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Full Title:
Asiæ Descriptio Novissima.
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Asiæ Descriptio Novissima.
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List No:
10151.007
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10151.007
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Page No:
BL System Number 018149294 Maps K.A.R.(4).
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BL System Number 018149294 Maps K.A.R.(4).
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Series No:
7
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7
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Publication Author:
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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Publication Author:
Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612
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Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612
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Publication Author:
Visscher, Claes Jansz
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Visscher, Claes Jansz
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Publication Author:
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
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Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
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Publication Author:
Tassin, Christophe Nicolas
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Tassin, Christophe Nicolas
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Pub Date:
1660
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1660
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Pub Title:
(Klencke Atlas). Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke (a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c.)
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(Klencke Atlas). Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke (a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c.)
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Pub Reference:
British Library Maps K.A.R. R. Shirley, The Mapping of the World: Early Printed World Maps 1472-1700, London, 1993, 2nd ed, pp. 392-6, no. 371. In the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829. .British Museum, Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829
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British Library Maps K.A.R. R. Shirley, The Mapping of the World: Early Printed World Maps 1472-1700, London, 1993, 2nd ed, pp. 392-6, no. 371. In the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829. .British Museum, Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc., London, 1829
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Pub Note:
The Klencke Atlas resides at the British Library and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas and complete catalog metadata as part of a joint project to scan and catalog the maps and atlases from the low countries of Europe that are part of the King George III Topographical Collections. From the British Library description: "The Klencke Atlas is one of the world's biggest: it measures 176 x 231 cm when open. It takes its name from Joannes Klencke, who presented it to Charles II on his restoration to the British thrones in 1660. Its size and its 40 or so large wall maps from the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking were supposed to suggest that it contained all the knowledge in the world. At another level, it was a bribe intended to spur the King into granting Klencke and his associates trading privileges and titles. Charles, who was a map enthusiast, appreciated the gift. He placed the atlas with his most precious possessions in his cabinet of curiosities, and Klencke was knighted. Later generations have benefited too. The binding has protected the wall maps which have survived for us to enjoy - unlike the vast majority of other wall maps which, exposed to light, heat and dirt when hung on walls, have crumbled away. Titled 'Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke. i.e. a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c. One Volume 5 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches." For more on the Klencke Atlas, see the British Library website, https://www.bl.uk/c
pub_note
The Klencke Atlas resides at the British Library and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas and complete catalog metadata as part of a joint project to scan and catalog the maps and atlases from the low countries of Europe that are part of the King George III Topographical Collections. From the British Library description: "The Klencke Atlas is one of the world's biggest: it measures 176 x 231 cm when open. It takes its name from Joannes Klencke, who presented it to Charles II on his restoration to the British thrones in 1660. Its size and its 40 or so large wall maps from the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking were supposed to suggest that it contained all the knowledge in the world. At another level, it was a bribe intended to spur the King into granting Klencke and his associates trading privileges and titles. Charles, who was a map enthusiast, appreciated the gift. He placed the atlas with his most precious possessions in his cabinet of curiosities, and Klencke was knighted. Later generations have benefited too. The binding has protected the wall maps which have survived for us to enjoy - unlike the vast majority of other wall maps which, exposed to light, heat and dirt when hung on walls, have crumbled away. Titled 'Orbis Terræ Compendium, Carolo Secundo dedicatum a I. Kliencke. i.e. a Collection of Maps by Blaeu, Hondius, Visscher, &c. One Volume 5 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches." For more on the Klencke Atlas, see the British Library website, https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/klencke-atlas
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Pub List No:
10151.000
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10151.000
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Pub Type:
World Atlas
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World Atlas
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Pub Maps:
42
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Pub Height cm:
176
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176
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Pub Width cm:
116
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Authors:
Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
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