BLAEU, JOAN - Le Grand Atlas Ou Geographie Blauiana

Amsterdam, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1967, Facsimile/reprint. Artificial Leather, Double Elephant - over 25" - 50" tall. Book, A Sumptuous Publication. The reprint of the Blaeu 1663, First French Edition of the Atlas Maior, in twelve Volumes by the foremost Master of Cartography, bound in fine full, creamy, richly gilded (vellum like) artificial leather, with dark blue title pieces. [55 x 33 cm.] Contains over 598 maps and 38 plates reproduced in a 1:1 scale. THIS REPRINT IS LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES ONLY , OUR COPY BEING # 127. Most maps double page. Some maps with outline colouring. With A Loosely inserted copy of the famous Worldmap! Apart for minor [unobstrusive] bumping of heads and feet of spines, a most desirable item. Comes with the sought after, 114 pp. + extensive index, introduction by Dr.C.Koeman: "Joan Blaeu and his Great Atlas" PLEASE NOTE: A heavy and voluminous item for shipping!! {We'd love to wrap & send this fine set carefully ) Do not hesitate to ask additional information. Very Good/No Jacket.