Bidspirit auction | Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)

Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) - ASIA NOVITER DILENEATA, 17TH CENT MAP BY WILLEM BLAUE. Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) Asia Noviter Delineata Circa 1630. The iconic Dutch copperplate engraved map with brilliant hand coloring features bird's-eye views of nine major cities across the top, and ten ethnographic panels depicting Asian peoples in traditional dress on the right and left panels. The seas are decorated with galleons and sea monsters. Korea is shown as an island Australia has yet to appear. published in Amsterdam before 1650. Sheet measures 20.75 x 25 with a framed size of 22 x 27 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sheet measures 20.75 x 25 with a framed size of 22 x 27 inches. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.