Title Page from Toonneel des Aerdrycx oft Nieuwe Atlas uytgegeven door Wilhelm en Johan Blaeu. Vierde Deel, Amsterdam, 1648 Striking hand-coloured example of the title page from Blaeu's Atlas Novus, first published in 1634. Beautiful ornate coat of arms and engraved figures. Willem Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prominent Dutch geographer and publisher. He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, with whom he honed his instrument and globe making skills. Blaeu set up shop in Amsterdam, where he sold instruments and globes, published maps, and edited the works of intellectuals like Descartes and Hugo Grotius. In 1635, he released his atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive, Atlas Novus. Willem died in 1638. He had two sons, Cornelis (1610-1648) and Joan (1596-1673). After their father’s death, the brothers took over their father’s shop and Joan took on his work as hydrographer to the Dutch East India Company. Later in life, Joan would modify and greatly expand his father’s Atlas Novus. Size: 13in x 21in (33cm x 54cm)

The print is in good condition with soiling to margins - please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.