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Pub Year	Map Maker	Pub Place	Map Title	Map Price (USD)	Picture
1640	Blaeu, Willem & Jan	Amsterdam	Zvydhollandia stricte sumta	$800	Picture

A copper plate engraved map with hand colored outline and some wash.

Size: 15.5 inches X 19 inches

Map Type: Atlas

This is a superior copy, with strong engraving lines and vivid color.

Blaeu maps are renowned for the consummate care and attention apparent in every stage of production - using only the best paper with finely engraved plates and a high standard of printing.

This detailed map of Holland shows property divisions along with topographical features. The cities of Gorkum and Gouda are illustrated along with many others.

References: Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, Volume 1 Page 143, Blaeu family, Scott, Valerie, Map Collector Publications, Tring, Hertz, England, 1999