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Willem Janszoon Blaeu:  Novus Brasiliae Typus





Title: Novus Brasiliae Typus

Map Maker: Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Place / Date: Amsterdam / 1640 ca

Coloring: Hand Colored

Size: 20 x 15 inches

Condition: VG+

Price: SOLD

Inventory ID: 28080


Description:

Fine old color example of Blaeu's first map of Brazil, with north oriented to the right.

Includes inset map of Baya de todos Santos, elaborate cartouche, 2 compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals.

The interior of the interior of hte map includes vignettes of indigenous animals and native scenes including cannibalism. Inset within a decorative border is a small map of "Baya de todos Sanctos". In the sea are monsters, a galleon and two compass roses. The large title cartouche features a male and female Brazilian, both of whom are shown naked. 


Condition Description: Old Color.


Related Categories:
Maps of Brazil

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