This is the third volume in this incredible series on the history of cartography. The third volume largely concentrates on two Blaeu wall maps of the world, the Willem Jansz Blaeu map of 1619 and the Johannes Blaeu map of 1645-46. The book contextualizes these maps with chapters on Amsterdam in the era of Willem Jansz Blaeu and wall maps of the world produced in the city before 1619. Text volume in both Dutch and English, 351 pp., profusely illustrated, together with the portfolio containing full-size facsimile reproductions on 41 sheets. The maps reproduced in the portfolio are the 1619 map (10 sheets) and the 1645-46 map (31 sheets). Hardbound in blue cloth with gilt embossed titles.

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Condition: B+

Map facsimiles are clean and crisp, with just the slightest creasing in the corners. The portfolio's hinge is starting and the covers have minor wear and slightly bumped corners. Contents of text volume are clean and tight, with faint soiling on covers.