Vectis Insula, Anglice. The Isle of Wight

Published by Johannes Blaeu, [Amsterdam], 1645

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Seller: Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaMichael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB

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Condition: Used - Very good

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[Amsterdam], Johannes Blaeu, [circa 1645]. A hand-coloured engraved map (printed surface 387 × 502 mm, sheet size approximately 505 × 620 mm). 'Ioh. Blaeu excud.'. Vertical centrefold crease, as issued; remnants of hinge mounts and an old guard on the verso; some colours faded; paper lightly tanned; a few occasional spots of foxing; dampstain to the bottom margin (well clear of the printed surface, and easily matted out); overall a very good copy with generous margins. A handsome map of the Isle of Wight from 'Le Théâtre du Monde, ou, Nouvel atlas', the French edition of Blaeu's 'Novus Atlas'. The French text on the verso is headed 'Vecta Insula, ou Isle de Wight', and its two pages are numbered 135 and 136.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Vectis Insula, Anglice. The Isle of Wight
Author
[Isle of Wight]. BLAEU, Joan
Publisher
Johannes Blaeu, [Amsterdam]
Publication year
1645
Condition
Very Good
Seller catalogs
17th Century Books, British Isles

Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB

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Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers, established in March 1976, deal in fine and rare books, photographs and manuscripts. Treloars conduct regular specialist book auctions, maintain a retail outlet in the heart of the city of Adelaide and are longstanding members of Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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