Auction 50, Elite Collections | March 5
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 678
Willem Blaeu "Europa Recens Descripta" Map
Estimate: $150 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description
A vintage color lithographic reproduction of Willem Blaeu’s 1617 map of Europe, produced from the original plate in the New York Public Library collection (credited in the bottom margin). This "Carte à Figures" style map features a central geographic rendering of Europe surrounded by decorative borders.
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Top Border: 9 oval city vignettes including London, Paris, Rome, and Constantinople.
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Side Borders: 10 panels depicting European figures in 17th-century regional attire.
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Details: Features Latin typography, decorative sea monsters, and period sailing vessels.
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Source: Licensed reproduction from the New York Public Library.
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Dimensions: 16 in (H) x 22 in (L).
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Condition: Clean margins; vibrant color registration on heavy paper stock.
Keywords: Willem Blaeu, Europa Recens Descripta, New York Public Library, NYPL reproduction, vintage map, lithographic print, 17th-century cartography, Dutch map, city vignettes, historical decor, European map, maritime illustration, museum print, archival paper, cartographic art.
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