Denmark.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus Danemark. "Dania Regnum." Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Denmark from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
Decorative title cartouche and coat of arms. Original colour; printers crease flattened causing loss of printed area close to centrefold [180 mm] up to "Z "of Zeeland. one dark spot to sea near at left; other tiny spots to Baltic sea; some soiling to blank margins.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [278(I)] 430 by 523mm (17 by 20½ inches).    €300

Decorative Title Page By Blaeu.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus Title Page "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel AtlasContenant Les Chartes et Descriptions De tous les Païs de la terre Mis en lumiere Par Guilliaume Et Jean Blaeu." Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved decorative title page from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." single page; folio.
Decorative allegorical title page the four central figures represent the continents (Asia, Europe, America and Africa from left to right). At the top center is a large armillary sphere flanked by Apollo with his lyre, Juno with the Milky Way flowing from her breasts, and geographers with their students perusing celestial and terrestrial globes. Around them are representations of the four elements: air, fire, earth and water.
Attached letterpress title. Bright original colour; some soiling ; knicks to edges;Upper right corner missing and replaced withold paper; creases.
Koeman1, Bl 16A 395 by 245mm (15½ by 9¾ inches).    €400

Zurichgow and Basle, Switzerland.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus Le Pays de Zurichgow. Le Territoire de Basle "Zurichgow et Basiliensis provincia " Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Zurichgow and the province of Basle, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso. Original colour; light toning.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [138(Ppp)] 380 by 496mm (15 by 19½ inches).    €400

Rhaetia, Switzerland.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus La Rhetie Liguee, Avec les terres qui en dependent. "Alpinæ seu Fœderatæ Rhaetiae Subditarumque ei Terrarm nova descriptio" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Rhaetia after Cluverius, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
The map shows the Roman province of Rhaetia the high Alps and the border with Italy, with Lake Como at the lower edge.
Decorative title cartouche with allegorical figures of the Rhine and Inn rivers, with Christ and a Roman legionary. Dedication to Hadrian Pauw. Original colour; light toning and few spots to blank margins; printers crease to left margin
Koeman1, Bl 16A [44(Mmm)] 380 by 503mm (15 by 19¾ inches).    €400

Austria.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus. L'Archiduche d'Austriche. "Austria Archiducatus auctore Wolfgango Lazio" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Austria,after Wolfgang Lazio, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
The map shows the Danube valley with Vienna prominent.
Decorative cartouches; coat of arms and armorial shields in body of map. Original colour; a few spots to blank margins.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [38(Bbb)] 365 by 545mm (14¼ by 21½ inches).    €400

Salzburg & Carinthia, Austria.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus. L'Archievesche de Saltzourg. Duche de Carinthe. "Saltzburg Archipiscopatus, et Carinthia Ducatus. Auct Ger Mercatore" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Salzburg & Carinthia, after Mercator, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
Banner title across the top of map; large double coats of arms borne by putti. Original colour; a few spots to blank margins; printers creases to lower right corner not effecting image; small paper fault /hole to left corner in blank margin.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [128(Ccc)] 385 by 500mm (15¼ by 19¾ inches).    €400

Switzerland..

Blaeu, Guiljelimus.after Gerard Mercatore Le Pays de Suisses. "Helvetia.cumfinitimis regionibus confœderatis" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Switzerland after Mercator, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso. Original colour; a few spots to blank margins.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [135(Lll)] 380 by 504mm (15 by 19¾ inches).    €500

Wiflispurgegow, Switzerland..

Blaeu, Guiljelimus.after Gerard Mercatore Wiflispurgergow. "Das Wiflispurgergow. Gerardo mercatore Auctore" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of South West Switzerland after Mercator, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
The map shows the area of South West Switzerland from the Jura in the west , with Lake Leman , across to Lake Thun in the East. Original colour; ligh toning; tear to lower blank margin [repaired].
Koeman1, Bl 16A [136(Nnn)] 384 by 500mm (15 by 19¾ inches).    €350

Argow and the Lakes of Zurich, Switzerland.

Blaeu, Guiljelimus.after Gerard Mercatore Argow. "Argow cum partie merid. Zurichgow Auctore Ger. Mercatore " Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Argow and the lakes of Zurichgow after Mercator, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso. Original colour;printed crooked on the page; light toning; spot to blank margin and lower right corner of sheet torn.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [137(Ooo)] 384 by 500mm (15 by 19¾ inches).    €350

Nassau, Germany.

Blaeu, Guiljelm Le Comte de Nassou "Nassovia Comitatus." Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Nassau, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
Decorative title cartouche and coat of arms. Original colour; rust spot near the town of Dillenburg; lower right corner of blank margin torn off.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [33(Vvv)]. 380 by 492mm (15 by 19¼ inches).    €300