Fine map of Iceland by Blaeu c. 1640
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2017-11-21
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| Klubbat belopp | 4000 SEK |
|---|---|
| Utropspris | 4 000-5 000 SEK |
ICELAND. BLAEU, G. - CAROLUS, G. Tabula Islandiae. Amsterdam (Guiljelmus Blaeuw) c. 1640.
Hand-coloured (old colour) engraved map with large figurative cartouche, title-scale of miles, 2 compass-roses, ships and sea-beasts in colours, also showing an eruption at the volcano Hekla. Plate area c. 380x500 mm. Centrefold as issued. Latin text on verso.
Carolus was a Dutch sea captain and cartographer who lived on Iceland for a short while.
Based on Mercator´s version of Bishop Gudbrandur Thorlaksson´s map it became the standard for mapping Iceland to the 18th century, and was printed in many editions by Willem Blaeu and Jan Jansson.
