Atlas Maior of 1665, Vol. 2: Scotia & Hibernia by Blaeu, Joan; Van Der Krogt, Peter - 2006

Cologne, Germany: Cologne / Koln ( Germany ): Taschen Books, 2006, 1st Taschen Edition, First Printing, 2006. ------------TWO VOLUMES in SLIPCASE (ONE SHIPPING CHARGE), hardcovers, both are Fine examples, in Fine dustjackets, as NEW, obviously unread, ---both volumes are housed in a lightly rubbed near Fine matching slipcase ---unpaginated (likely about 200-250 pages in the two volumes) colour maps throughout, all text is in English, German and French, extra shipping might be required depending upon destination ---if an issue please inquire before ordering, ---"Maps of England, Ireland, and Scotland from Joan Blaeu's exquisite world atlas of 1665 The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu's exceptional Atlas Maior, completed in 1665. The original eleven-volume Latin edition, containing 594 maps, put Blaeu ahead of his staunch competitor, mapmaker Joanes Janssonius, whose rivalry inspired Blaeu to produce a grandiose edition of the largest and most complete atlas to… Read More

Koln: Taschen, 2006. . Two volumes 58 color maps in Vol. 1, 55 in Vol. 2. Folio, original boards in colour illus dustwrappers, in colour illus slipcase. A fine set. . Reproductions of 17th century maps, text in English, French and German (translated form the original Latin). Part of the influential 11-volume Atlas ("Theatrum Orbis Terrarum") by the Dutch printer and mapmaker Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).

Koln: Taschen, 2006. Two hardcover volumes, in color illus jackets, in color illus slipcase.. New, still in original shrinkwrap.. Reprodutctions of 17th C maps, text in English, French and German (translated form the original Latin). Part of the influential 11-volume Atlas (Theatrum Orbis Terrarum) by the Dutch printer and mapmaker Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). Beautifully reproduced set. Mint new condition. 15-1/2 x 10-1/2, DJ, 58 color maps in Vol. 1, 55 in Vol. 2.