17th Century Willem BLAEU Original Antique Map "Magellanica"

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Seller: onehighroller ✉️ (1,123) 100%, Location: Los Angeles, California, US, Ships to: US, Item: 382566584158 17th Century Willem BLAEU Original Antique Map "Magellanica" .

      

This is a genuine 17th century antique map of “Magellanica” by Guiljelmus Willem Blaeu.  The map depicts Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southernmost tip of South America that is separated from Patagonia by the Straits of Magellan.  The main island, Magellanica, was largely unexplored at the time.   Blaeuw was a leading Dutch cartographer and maritime map publisher. 

The lower left corner depicts a group of seven sailing ships and a family group of natives. In the upper right is an intricately decorated coat of arms and dedication to Constantino Hugenio, a famous Dutch statesman, diplomat and poet.   The engraving is hand colored in places.  The topographical detail of the coastlines and mountains is amazing.

This map is part of history.  It rarely becomes available on the secondary market.  A quality historic map at a reasonable price.  This is an authentic Bleau map - not a recent reproduction.  Plate marks can easily be observed at the borders.  

The map has not been examined out of its frame. As seen in the photographs, some discolorations can be seen in the vertical fold (perhaps due to acid leaching from previous framing).  There is a singular spot of white gouache in the upper center right which is on the paper itself. Paper has faded and discolored over time. Notwithstanding, the map is in fine condition given it is likely over 350 years of age! 

Image size is approximately 16.25" by 21.25".  Enhancing the image is a fine quality French map.  Dimensions, as framed, are approximately 25 inches by 31.50 inches. The frame has numerous nicks and scrapes and should be refinished. 

For shipping purposes, the map will be shipped through FedEx, USPS or UPS.  The boxed dimensions are 28" by 36" by 5". Weight is 12.5 lbs.  

There is no reserve price.  Inquiries are encouraged.

For provenance purposes, this item is from a major Hollywood prop house.

Unfortunately, directly due to eBay’s mandatory tracking overseas requirements, I cannot offer this prized map to international buyers.

Receipt of payment is due in five days unless other arrangements have been made.

As a material term for this transaction, you expressly agree to cooperate with me in the filing of any insurance related claim if the item is damaged or lost in transit; otherwise, no refund will be given regardless of eBay or PayPal policies to the contrary.

Good luck and thank you for considering this part of history!

        

       

       

  • Condition: The map has not been examined out of its frame. As seen in the photographs, some discolorations can be seen in the vertical fold (perhaps due to acid leaching from previous framing). There is a singular spot of white gouache in the upper center right which is on the paper itself. Paper has faded and discolored over time. Notwithstanding, the map is in fine condition given it is likely over 350 years of age!
  • Cartographer/Publisher: Willem Blaeu
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Date Range: 1600-1699

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