Blaeu townbook with wind in its sails
Bound as two volumes in contemporary red morocco gilt, its plates and plans finely coloured and gilt heightened throughout, an exceptional example of Joan Blaeu’s celebrated 17th century townbook of the Netherlands was offered in a recent American sale.
Sold a little under estimate for $230,000 (£180,780) at Christies New York (25/20/12.5%) on Decemb…