Upper Lusatia, Germany.

Blaeu ,Guiljelm Lusace. "Lusatia Superior Authore Barthol,Sculeto Gorlito." Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of the region of Lusatia Superior, 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 region of Upper Lusatia , whisch stretches across part of Saxony, Polish Silesia and Bohemia,
The map is focused on the city of Gorlitz from where its author worked.
Decorative title cartouche and coat of arms. Original colour;spotting and paint splodges to margins.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [228(Ll)] 412 by 520mm (16¼ by 20½ inches).    €300

Pfaltß, the Palatinate of the Rhine, Germany.

Blaeu Guiljelm Le Palatinat du Rhin "Palatinatus ad Rhenum." Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of the Palatinate of the Rhine, 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 valley of the Rhine; the cities of Mainz, Francfurt, Worms Spier And Heidelberg, Large coat of arms and flag held by a cherub above the scale. Original colour;paint spots to blank margins; bottom left corner creased.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [140(Sss]) 410 by 498mm (16¼ by 19½ inches).    €300

Ancient Germany.

Blaeu, Guilj. L'Ancienne Germanie. "Germaniae Veteris typus" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Ancient Germany from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso.
Decorative cartouches. Original colour; paint spots and wax drops to blank margins; small hole/paperfault at centrefold. backed.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [40/Cccc] 380 by 480mm (15 by 19 inches).    €250

Duchy of Styria, Austria

Blaeu, Guiljelimum. Description du Duchie de Styrie. "Stiria _ Steyrmarck" Amsterdam Apud Guiljelmum et Joahannem Blaeu. 1647
Original coloured, copper engraved map of Styria/ Steiermark, from volume 1 of Joan Blaeu's "Le theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas." Double page; folio; French text to verso. Original colour; paint spots to blank margins.
Koeman1, Bl 16A [127/Aaa] 376 by 503mm (14¾ by 19¾ inches).    €300

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

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