Map of Northumberland by Joan Blaeu
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in London, GB
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Map of Oxfordshire by Joan Blaeu with college crests
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in London, GB
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Bishopric of Hildesheim Map in Northern Germany by Willem & Joan Blaeu, 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
- Cartographer: Willem Blaeu and Joan Blaeu - Title: Episcopatus Hildesiensis Descriptio Novissima - Publication: Amsterdam, Blaeu Publishing, 1645 - Description: Antique m...
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Antique Suffolk County Map, Dutch, Atlas Novus, Joan Blaeu, Cartography, C.1645
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A Dutch, framed atlas engraving by Joan Blaeu, dating to the 17th century and later.
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Original Antique Map of Trier and Luxembourg by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Joan Blaeu (1596–1673), the son of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, was a master mapmaker who continued and expanded his family’s cartographic legacy.
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1643 Willem&Joan Blaeu Map NW Flanders "Flandriae Teutonicae Pars Prientalior
Located in Norton, MA
1643 Willem and Joan Blaeu map of northwest Flanders, entitled "Flandriae Teutonicae Pars Prientalior," Ric0012 " Authentic" - Map of the northwest Flanders, entitled "Flandria...
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1654 Joan Blaeu Map the Sutherland, Scotland, Entitled "Southerlandia, "Ric0007
Located in Norton, MA
Joan was the son of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, founder of the Blaeu firm.
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$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Cheshire, North West England
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Published circa 1665 by J. Blaeu. Willem Jansz. Blaeu and his son Joan Blaeu are the most widely known cartographic publishers of the seventeenth century.
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Original Map with Bird's-Eye View of Zutphen in the Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Publisher: Joan Blaeu. Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Berkshire, South East England
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Published circa 1665 by J. Blaeu. Willem Jansz. Blaeu and his son Joan Blaeu are the most widely known cartographic publishers of the seventeenth century.
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$435Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Stavoren by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Artist: Joan Blaeu was a Dutch cartographer born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu.
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$1,073Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Bird's-Eye View Plan of Hasselt by Blaeu in The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Publisher: Joan Blaeu. Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of Leeuwarden, Capital of Friesland, the Netherlands, by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Joan Blaeu.
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Great Antique Bird's-Eye View Plan of Brielle by Blaeu in The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Publisher: Joan Blaeu. Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Dokkum, Friesland by Blaeu, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Originates from the town atlas 'Toneel der Steden', published by Joan Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Cartographer and publisher: Joan Blaeu'.
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Beautiful Original Antique Map of Antwerp, Belgium by Mapmaker Blaeu, ca.1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman (IV) 185: 43:113 (1652 Blaeu Latin). Artists and Engravers: Cartographer: Joan Blaeu.
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Nice Hand-Colored Plan by Blaeu of Bolsward in Friesland, the Netherlands, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 537 - 43:121 (1652 Blaeu Dutch). Artists and Engravers: Cartographer and publisher: Joan Blaeu'.
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Beautiful Bird's-Eye View Plan of Enkhuizen in The Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Joan Blaeu' after 'Cornelis Biens'.
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Antique Map of Frisian Cities Sloten, Ylst, Workum and Hindelopen by Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 4019 - 43:113 (1652 Blaeu Dutch). Artists and engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of Stavoren by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartograp...
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Antique Map of Stavoren by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartograp...
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Antique Map of Stavoren by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartograp...
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Antique Map of Sloten, IJlst, Workum & Hindeloopen by Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from the town atlas 'Toneel der Steden', published by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam. Latin tekst on verso. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1...
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Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch ca...
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Antique Map of Lower Silesia of The Famous Mapmaker Blaeu, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Dokkum by Blaeu, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Originates from 'Toneel der Steden', published by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 1356 - 43:113 (1652 Blaeu Latin). Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Franeker by Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 1356 - 43:113 (1652 Blaeu Latin). Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Emden by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Artist: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Coevorden by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Artist: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Tiel by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu, 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Map of the City of Sneek by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu, 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk', the Netherlands by Blaeu, '1649'
Located in Langweer, NL
Originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Decorative Bird's-Eye View Plan of Ieper or Ypres in Belgium, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Publisher: Joan Blaeu. Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk' in the Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Wiltshire County Map, Dutch, Framed Cartography, Latin, Blaeu, C.1650
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A Dutch, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673), dating to the mid 17th century and later, circa 1650.
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$324Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of the City of Sneek by Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 4029 - 43:112 (1652 Blaeu Latin). Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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$1,353Sale Price|20% Off
Original Old Bird's-Eye View Plan of Sint-Winoksbergen or Bergen in France, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Joan Blaeu' after 'Jacob de la Fontaine'.
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Antique Bird's-eye View Plan of Zierikzee in Zeeland, The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
From the city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu in 1649. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Joan Blaeu' after an anonymous artist.
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Antique Plan of the Fortress of Greetsiel, Germany, by Blaeu, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae' by J. Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu was a Dutch cartographer born in Alkmaar, the son of cartogra...
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Original Old Map of Leeuwarden, European Cultural Capital 2018, Holland, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Joan Blaeu.
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Antique Map of the City of Goch by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Novum Ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium Belgicæ Liberæ ac Foederatæ' by J. Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutc...
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Cadiz Island: A Framed 17th Century Hand-colored Map from Blaeu's Atlas Major
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 17th century hand-colored map entitled "Insula Gaditana Isla de Cadiz" from Johannes (Joan) Blaeu's Atlas Maior, published in Amsterdam in 1662.
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$886Sale Price|20% Off
Original Antique Map of the City of Stavoren, Friesland, The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch carto...
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Original Antique Map of the City of Stavoren, Friesland, The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by Joan Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch carto...
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Antique Map of the City of Grave by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map of the city of Grave, the Netherlands. Published by J. Blaeu, 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartograp...
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Antique Map of the City of Geldern by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This map originates from 'Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden' by J. Blaeu. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartogr...
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Antique Map of the City of Workum by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Old map of the city of Workum, Friesland. Originates from J. Blaeu's 'Town Book'. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Antique Blaeu Map of Reims & Rethel Champagne France, c. 1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Blaeu Map of Reims & Rethel Champagne France, c. 1642 Description: An elegant and highly detailed antique map depicting the Diocese and region of Reims and Rethel in ...
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Antique Map of the Hesse Region of Germany by Blaeu, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Around 1649 Joan Blaeu published a collection of Dutch city maps named Tooneel der Steeden (Views of Cities).
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Antique Blaeu Map of Gâtinais & Sénonais France, c. 1642 Hand Color
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Blaeu Map of Gâtinais & Sénonais France, c. 1642 Hand Color Description: A finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored antique map depicting the historic French prov...
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Antique Map of the Region of Oldenburg, Germany
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
The map also shows Bremen and the Jade Bight. Published by W. Blaeu, circa 1640. Willem Jansz. Blaeu and his son Joan Blaeu are the most widely known cartographic publishers of the s...
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Antique Map of the Siege of Breda, City in the Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Map of Crete Etching, Hand Watercolored, Modern Style, 1650s, Framed
Located in Roma, IT
Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 – 21 December 1673) was a Dutch cartographer born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu.
Etching
Historic Map of the Bishopric of Paderborn by Blaeu, a Masterpiece of 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
Created by Johannes Gigante Ludolphus, the map was engraved and published by Willem and Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam as part of their renowned *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive Atlas Novus* ...
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Blaeu Map of Navarra – Navarra Regnum, Decorative Pyrenees Chart, 1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeu Map of Navarra – Navarra Regnum, Decorative Pyrenees Chart, 1642 A finely engraved and highly decorative map of the Kingdom of Navarra, published by Willem and Joan Blaeu in A...
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Blaeu Map of Valencia – Valentia Regnum, Decorative Mediterranean Chart, 1642
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeu Map of Valencia – Valentia Regnum, Decorative Mediterranean Chart 1642 A finely engraved and highly decorative map of the Kingdom of Valencia in eastern Spain, published by Wi...
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H 20.95 in W 24.85 in
Antique map of Crevecoeur, Helmond and Ravenstein by Blaeu - Engraving - 17th c.
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Description: This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
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H 18.23 in W 22.8 in
Antique map of Gelderland by Valk - Schenk - Handcoloured engraving - 17th c.
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Description: Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Ducatus Geldriae novissima descriptio.' - This map shows duchy of ...
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Incendia Molarum Praefecture omnium Sanctoru.
By Salomon Savery
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Sub vriaco Ductoris Historia.', published by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1647. Reference: Sabin 3408, Muller 1822.
Engraving, Etching
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H 21.82 in W 25.63 in D 0 in
Old Map of the City of Franeker, Friesland by the Famous Mapmaker Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 1356 - 43:113 (1652 Blaeu Latin). Artists and engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Old Map by Blaeu of the City of Franeker, Friesland, The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Ref: Koeman 1356 - 43:113 (1652 Blaeu Latin). Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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Old Spanish Vellum Book
Located in Atlanta, GA
Old Spanish vellum book, which translates to "Universal Atlas of the Hemisphere" by Joan Blaeu
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H 19.3 in W 23.78 in D 0 in
Original Antique Bird's-Eye View Plan of Alkmaar in the Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Publisher: Joan Blaeu. Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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H 28.35 in W 51.58 in D 1.19 in
View of Venice Antique Print Engraved on Copper Etching 1724 Pierre Mortier
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Milano, IT
Questa opera, una delle più monimentali eseguite sulle città italiane, si rifà al Theatrum Civitatum et admirandorum Italiae di Joan Blaeu e fu stampata da Pierre Mortier che riel...
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Set of World & Four Continents
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in London, London
BLAEU, Johannes. [Set of World & Four Continents from the 'Atlas Major'] Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula; Americæ nova Tabula; Asia noviter delineata; Africæ nova ...
Watercolor, Engraving
Facsimile Joan Blaeu's Atlas Major '12 Volumes'
Located in Langweer, NL
Facsimile of the original French edition of Joan Blaeu's Atlas Major, 1663. Printed in Amsterdam, by N.V.
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H 22.5 in W 27 in
AYX Map of Aix en Provence, France by J. Blaeu 17th c.
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Paonia, CO
Joan Blaeu and his father Willem Janszoon Blaeu ( 1571- 1638 ) were the most widely known cartographic publishers of the seventeenth century.
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Antique Map of Sloten by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Artist: Joan Blaeu was a Dutch cartographer born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu.
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Antique Frontispiece by Blaeu, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
This plate originates from the famous town atlas of the Netherlands 'Toonneel der Steden' published by Joan Blaeu c. 1650. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu.
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Antique Map of the City of IJlst by Blaeu, c.1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan was published with 3 other cities on one sheet in the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 Septemb...
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H 20.67 in W 25.28 in D 0 in
Original Old Bird's-eye View plan of Sneek, Friesland, The Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu 1649. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch...
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H 23.04 in W 23.63 in D 0 in
Beautiful Birds-Eye View of Nijmegen and the Waal River, the Netherlands, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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H 19.06 in W 23.43 in D 0 in
Antique View of the Palace of the Prince-Bishops in Luik / Liege, Belgium, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer.
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H 20.08 in W 23.82 in D 0 in
Champagne: The Sparkling Heart of France - A Blaeu Cartographic Engraving, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
The maker of the map is indicated on the cartouche, which reads "Amstelodami Apud Guilielmum et Ioannem Blaeu." This means the map was produced in Amsterdam by the Blaeu family, spec...
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H 33.75 in W 23.63 in D 1.25 in
Milan Cathedral: A Framed 1704 Architectural Rendering by Mortier after Blaeu
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Alamo, CA
Ambriose qu'on Appelle le Dome de Milan" by Pierre Mortier (1661-1711) in 1704 after a 17th century engraving by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673), from Blaeu's publication "Nouveau Théâtre D'I...
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Antique Map of Calabria 'Italy' by Blaeu, circa 1690
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Calabre Ultra'. Beautiful and rare map of Calabria, Italy. Calabria, known in antiquity as Bruttium, is a region in Southern Italy. Very decorative example with o...
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H 21.26 in W 13.19 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Ærø, Denmark – 'Aroe Insulae' from Blaeu’s Spanish Atlas, c.1665
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is oriented with north to the right and includes significant coastal and inland features, rendered with the decorative flair characteristic of Blaeu’s atlas maps. Published ...
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Venerable Vespasian's Arena: The Colosseum in its Prime, circa 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
The creation of this piece follows the destructive fire of 1672, which ravaged the Blaeu workshop, compromising many materials. Despite this setback, the Blaeu legacy endured, with s...
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Antique Map of Persia, Also Showing the Indus River, circa 1673
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persia sive Sophorum Regnum'. Original old map of Persia. The map extends from the Eastern Mediterranean to Tacalistan and the Indus River and the Dalanguer Mount...
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H 19.13 in W 25.63 in D 0.5 in
Two 17th Century Axonometric Maps by Dutch Cartographer Joan Blaeu
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two hand colored copper engravings by Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673). Blaeu was the official cartographer for the Dutch East India Company in the mid 1600s.
17th Century Water Color Map of Racconigi, Italy, 1668 by J. Blaeu
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Interior dimension of the mat is 23" x 20". Joan Blaeu (1596-1673).
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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.