61 - GUILIELMUS BLAEU (1571–1638). 17th century (circa 1642)

GUILIELMUS BLAEU (1571–1638). 17th century (circa 1642) "Map of the Vicinity of the Loongpendy Estate in the County of Chorolois" and "Eastern France: The Regions of Bresse and Dombes." Hand-colored engraving Guilielmus Blaeu, also known as Willem Janszoon Blaeu, was a Dutch cartographer, publisher, and globe maker. The maps are part of his work *Atlas Novus*, continued by his sons, which formed the basis of cartography during the Dutch Golden Age and was published around 1635 and 1642. Dimensions: 38.5 x 52 cm (print size) 73 cm x 91 cm