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Circa 1659 Willem Blaeu Map: Southwestern Switzerland with Geneva & Lakes

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Circa 1659 Willem Blaeu Map: Southwestern Switzerland with Geneva & Lakes This detailed map from circa 1659 by Willem Blaeu, titled "Das Wiflispurgergow," highlights the southwestern region of Switzerland. It features significant landmarks such as Geneva, Lake Geneva (Lacus Lemannus), Lake Neuchatel, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg, and Lake Thuner. Based on the work of Gerard Mercator, this map is published with Spanish text on the verso, dating from the period between 1659 and 1672. Measuring 19.9 inches wide by 15.1 inches high, the map is rendered in full contemporary color on a bright sheet that bears a large watermark of the god Atlas. The condition is excellent, with a sharp impression, short centerfold separations at the top and bottom margins, and an archivally repaired tear in the right margin. Keywords: - Willem Blaeu map - Gerard Mercator - 17th-century Switzerland map - Geneva historical map - Lake Geneva (Lacus Lemannus) - Lake Neuchatel map - Lake Biel map - Bern and Freiburg - Antique maps of Switzerland - Spanish text verso These keywords will help attract collectors and enthusiasts interested in historical maps of Switzerland, especially those focusing on the southwestern regions, including Geneva and its surrounding lakes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.1 in (38.36 cm)Width: 19.9 in (50.55 cm)Depth: 0.002 in (0.06 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1659
  • Condition:
    Repaired: An archivally repaired tear in the right margin. The condition is excellent, with a sharp impression, short centerfold separations at the top and bottom margins.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-138511stDibs: LU3054341277622

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