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| Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 1638) Antique Map of Brazil~Hand Colored Engraving - Sold on eBay Jul 14, 2021 for $528.00 | |
| Description: Up for sale is this fine antique map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Blaeu was a well known Dutch geogropher of his day who was based in Amsterdam. He died in 1638 and his business was run by his two sons, Cornelis (1610-1648) and Joan (1596-1673). The business thrived and grew under his sons. This map is Blaeu's first map of Brazil and is a very nice hand colored etching. Map includes an insert of the Baya de todos os Sanctos and images of native animals and people of Brazil. Note graphic images of cannibalism and a head hunting war party. Please see all pics for details.... | |