Blaeu's Rhine: Rhenus Fluviourum Europae celeberrimus cum Mosa, mosella, et reliquis, in illum se exonerantibus, fluminibus

Original copperplate printed map
Original Color
410 x 940 mm
Map # E-469
$ 1,100
 

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An elaborate title cartouche in the bottom right of map allegorically depicts the river (and its tributaries) as its runs through the bounty of Europe. Nine crests (coats of arms) dominate the upper part of the map, representing the various territories through which the river runs: Switzerland, Alsace, the Rhineland Palatinate, the Archbishopric of Cologne, Kleve, Gelderland, Utrecht, and Holland.  The map is dedicated to Andries Bicker by Blaeu as noted in the upper right corner.  

This map was published by the Blaeus for their atlases from 1635 to the 1672 Spanish edition of the Atlas Maior.  The verso of this map is blank so it is difficult to precisely date this map.

This is one of the largest maps produced by the Blaeus and was printed from two plates which were joined at the time of publication.

Goss, Blaeu's The Grand Atlas of the 17th Century World, p 58.  Van der Kogt, Peter.  Koeman's Atlantes Neerlandici.  vol.II, p.487-8.

Good Condition overall, especially considering that most maps of this size have various paper issues.  Professional repair to a separation entering map to the bottom right of the centerfold from the margin.  This is one of our favorite maps of Europe.