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BLAEU, Joan (1596-1673). Novum ac magnum

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BLAEU, Joan (1596-1673). Novum ac magnum

Schätzpreis
250.000 $ - 300.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
287.500 $
Beschreibung:

BLAEU, Joan (1596-1673). Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae Regiae [– Foederate .] Amsterdam: J. Blaeu, [1649-1652]. “[This copy] surpasses any other copy which I have seen before by its brilliant, delicate and careful coloring … the gold-painted dedication-leaf gives proof of a presentation copy, ordered by a person to be given to a member of the royal family of Spain or commissioned by a member of the royal family himself.” — Dr. Ir. C. Koeman, author of Atlantes Neerlandici: Joan Blaeu and his Grand Atlas . An exceptionally attractive and important copy of Blaeu’s celebrated town book of the Netherlands. In a contemporary red morocco presentation binding, finely colored and gilt throughout, this is likely the dedication copy for King Philip IV of Spain, splendidly commemorating the Peace of Westphalia and ushering in the Dutch Golden Age. Of the three dedication leaves in this work, only one is painted over in gold: the leaf for Philip IV, Holland’s erstwhile foe and still the sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands. Begun during the denouement of the Eighty Years War, Blaeu’s Dutch town atlases were expressions of both patriotism and patronage, celebrating the independence of the Dutch States and their freedom from the Holy Roman Empire, while acknowledging Spain’s economic power. One volume covers the towns in the newly independent Dutch Republic ( Foederate ) and the other those towns still under Spanish royal control ( Regiae) , i.e. modern-day Belgium. The disposition of the maps between the first, second and third editions reflected shifting political realities. The present copy is the third edition, which was published roughly contemporaneously with the first edition in Dutch. Although the Republic volume is typically considered volume one, here the Royal volume is bound as volume one, as befits a copy with this provenance. “Of all the Blaeu atlases, the town atlases of the Netherlands are held in the highest esteem in the Netherlands ... Bound up, by sentiment, with the most dramatic and heroic period of the shaping of the Dutch state, [they] show the proud and industrious cities of the North in their full splendor” (van der Krogt). The edition itself is prized, and this is the most lavish of any copies known. It was examined in 1984 by the cartobibliographer Cornelis Koeman who unequivocally stated that it surpassed any copy he had seen, calling it “brilliant,” “unique,” and “impeccable” (typed statement included with this lot). In the intervening years, no comparable copies are recorded by ABPC or RBH. Van der Krogt 43:113.2-1. Two volumes (527 x 360 mm). Two hand-colored and gilt engraved titles with letterpress labels, gilded letterpress dedication leaf to King Philip IV, two additional letterpress dedication leaves, Blaeu’s addresses to the reader, six privilege leaves, 226 engraved plates being maps, plans and views with contemporary hand-coloring heightened in gilt and with frequent gilt arms, the majority are double-page and the map of Liège is folding, many with multiple maps or views on a sheet; plus hand-colored diagrams on vol. 1, F2r; and a hand-colored engraved vignette of Kampen bridge on vol. 2, 6Br (about 20 double-page plates with centerfold creasing, very occasional centerfold splits and minor instances of wear/thumbing, folding map with edge tear just touching image). Contemporary Dutch red morocco gilt, covers with arabesque centerpieces and corners within a double rule, gilt crowns marking the ties (three ribbons of eight preserved), all edges gilt (rubbing to spines and edges, some mild fading). Provenance : likely for Philip IV, King of Spain (1605-1665; gilt dedication leaf) – "Property of a lady" (sold Sotheby’s 27 March 1979, lot 420, to:) – Jones – sold by Antiquariaat Forum to the current owner circa 1984 (typed statement signed by Dr. Koeman dated 14 January 1984 laid in).

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 22
Auktion:
Datum:
04.12.2018 - 04.12.2018
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
New York
Beschreibung:

BLAEU, Joan (1596-1673). Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae Regiae [– Foederate .] Amsterdam: J. Blaeu, [1649-1652]. “[This copy] surpasses any other copy which I have seen before by its brilliant, delicate and careful coloring … the gold-painted dedication-leaf gives proof of a presentation copy, ordered by a person to be given to a member of the royal family of Spain or commissioned by a member of the royal family himself.” — Dr. Ir. C. Koeman, author of Atlantes Neerlandici: Joan Blaeu and his Grand Atlas . An exceptionally attractive and important copy of Blaeu’s celebrated town book of the Netherlands. In a contemporary red morocco presentation binding, finely colored and gilt throughout, this is likely the dedication copy for King Philip IV of Spain, splendidly commemorating the Peace of Westphalia and ushering in the Dutch Golden Age. Of the three dedication leaves in this work, only one is painted over in gold: the leaf for Philip IV, Holland’s erstwhile foe and still the sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands. Begun during the denouement of the Eighty Years War, Blaeu’s Dutch town atlases were expressions of both patriotism and patronage, celebrating the independence of the Dutch States and their freedom from the Holy Roman Empire, while acknowledging Spain’s economic power. One volume covers the towns in the newly independent Dutch Republic ( Foederate ) and the other those towns still under Spanish royal control ( Regiae) , i.e. modern-day Belgium. The disposition of the maps between the first, second and third editions reflected shifting political realities. The present copy is the third edition, which was published roughly contemporaneously with the first edition in Dutch. Although the Republic volume is typically considered volume one, here the Royal volume is bound as volume one, as befits a copy with this provenance. “Of all the Blaeu atlases, the town atlases of the Netherlands are held in the highest esteem in the Netherlands ... Bound up, by sentiment, with the most dramatic and heroic period of the shaping of the Dutch state, [they] show the proud and industrious cities of the North in their full splendor” (van der Krogt). The edition itself is prized, and this is the most lavish of any copies known. It was examined in 1984 by the cartobibliographer Cornelis Koeman who unequivocally stated that it surpassed any copy he had seen, calling it “brilliant,” “unique,” and “impeccable” (typed statement included with this lot). In the intervening years, no comparable copies are recorded by ABPC or RBH. Van der Krogt 43:113.2-1. Two volumes (527 x 360 mm). Two hand-colored and gilt engraved titles with letterpress labels, gilded letterpress dedication leaf to King Philip IV, two additional letterpress dedication leaves, Blaeu’s addresses to the reader, six privilege leaves, 226 engraved plates being maps, plans and views with contemporary hand-coloring heightened in gilt and with frequent gilt arms, the majority are double-page and the map of Liège is folding, many with multiple maps or views on a sheet; plus hand-colored diagrams on vol. 1, F2r; and a hand-colored engraved vignette of Kampen bridge on vol. 2, 6Br (about 20 double-page plates with centerfold creasing, very occasional centerfold splits and minor instances of wear/thumbing, folding map with edge tear just touching image). Contemporary Dutch red morocco gilt, covers with arabesque centerpieces and corners within a double rule, gilt crowns marking the ties (three ribbons of eight preserved), all edges gilt (rubbing to spines and edges, some mild fading). Provenance : likely for Philip IV, King of Spain (1605-1665; gilt dedication leaf) – "Property of a lady" (sold Sotheby’s 27 March 1979, lot 420, to:) – Jones – sold by Antiquariaat Forum to the current owner circa 1984 (typed statement signed by Dr. Koeman dated 14 January 1984 laid in).

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 22
Auktion:
Datum:
04.12.2018 - 04.12.2018
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
New York
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