ATLAS MAIOR OF 1665 Coffee Table Hardback Book With Leather Jacket, Personalized Limited Edition Gift

Joan Blaeu

Published by TASCHEN, 2022

About this Item

THE BOOK IS MADE TO ORDER AND IT TAKES 2 TO 4 WEEKS FOR IT TO BE READY FOR SHIPPING *****SIZE- 15.5 x 10.5 inches (40 x 27 cm). *****PAGES - 512. *****If you are interested in a different title, send me a message and I will give you a quote. *****The original book's ISBN 978-3836538039 *****Superlatives flounder in the face of Joan Blaeu s Atlas Maior, one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. This stunning edition is based on the Austrian National Library s complete colored and gold-heightened copy and reprints its 594 maps covering all then-known continents to the highest reproduction standard, rendering full justice to this luxurious Baroque wonder.*****To make the cover I use grade A, naturally tanned hide, I buy from a tannery in north Spain. It is the same leather Louis Vuitton uses to make his bags, so it is top quality. I do all the processing of the leather myself. First, I design the cover, and what I did here I used Joan Blaeu's world map from the atlas, and covered the whole outside of the atlas with it. Next, I mix leather inks and screen them on the surface of the leather. The inks are partly absorbed by the skin to create a permanent bond. Finally, I coat the leather with protective solution. The leather gives the image a vintage look and beautiful texture, and it will age nicely with time. Inside the front cover. I can print a personal message or a quote from the book. It is a perfect Coffee Table book. Visually it has a very nice texture, it smells great, and the more you handle it the more beautiful it will become. And it makes a great gift for yourself, or somebody who appreciates books. So if you want one, don t snooze, or you might lose.*****RETURNS: This is a custom-made item, so returns or exchanges are not accepted. But you can contact me if there is any problem with your order. *****COLORS: Since I make each item to order, the color might vary from the pictures. It depends on how the inks mix and how they react with leather. *****SHIPPING: I make each item to order, and it takes a few weeks, since I need to find the book first. I go to the post office once a week. Estimated delivery time is about two weeks, but it depends on the postal service and customs. And occasionally there are delays, and it might take a month or so to arrive.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ATLAS MAIOR OF 1665 Coffee Table Hardback Book With Leather Jacket, Personalized Limited Edition Gift
• Publisher: TASCHEN
• Publication Date: 2022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New