Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 1638) Antique Map of Brazil~Hand Colored Engraving

Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 1638) Antique Map of Brazil~Hand Colored Engraving
SOLD $528.00 Sold: Jul 14, 2021 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Map collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Map collectors and appraisers.