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Atlas Maior of 1665 (Hardcover)

by Joan Blaeu (Author), Peter Van Der Krogt (Author, Introduction)
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"The greatest and finest atlas ever published" Koeman I, BI 56"

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"The greatest and finest atlas ever published." -Koeman I, Bl 56 The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu’s exceptional Atlas Maior, completed in 1665. The original 11-volume Latin edition, containing 596 maps, put Blaeu ahead of his staunch competitor, mapmaker Johannes Janssonius, whose rivalry inspired Blaeu to produce a grandiose edition of the largest and most complete atlas to date. Covering Arctica, Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, Blaeu’s Atlas Maior was a remarkable achievement and remains to this day one of history’s finest examples of mapmaking. This reprint is made from the National Library of Vienna’s complete, colored, gold-heightened copy, thus assuring the best possible detail and quality. The book’s introduction, by the University of Utrecht’s Peter van der Krogt, discusses the historical and cultural context and significance of the atlas; Krogt also provides detailed descriptions of the maps, allowing modern readers to fully appreciate Blaeu’s masterwork.

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  • Hardcover: 415 pages
  • Publisher: Taschen (July 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 3822831255
  • ISBN-13: 978-3822831250
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13 x 3.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #455,307 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece edition of an amazing atlas, November 2, 2006
According to Taschen's website, "The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu's exceptional Atlas Maior, completed in 1665."

This reproduction of what was orginally an 11 volume magnum opus with 594 maps has been loving recreated by Taschen. The color reproductions are beautiful with large fold out illustrations scattered throughout the atlas. The detail on the maps themselves is striking.

The quality of this reproduction is spectacular, and the book itself is absolutely enormous. Forget coffee table book, this is a dining room table edition. It weighs in at 18 lbs and arrived at my doorstep in a gigantic box.

If you have any interest in maps, history, or beautiful bookmaking, this edition is worth every penny (much like most of Taschen's other offerings).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Big, heavy... and great!, November 10, 2006
By D. Boisvert (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I've been hunting old world maps for a while. Usually, these were expensive and not practical to look at. During a trip to the Musée du Louvre in Paris, I stumbled upon the Atlas Maior. I nearly got down on my knees. Very complete, detailed, impressive, just amazing. The cost is not a factor for the huge beast of great art and History.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Great!, January 16, 2009
By Michael Brinkerhoff (Yorkshire, England) - See all my reviews
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I recently purchased 3 original maps by Blaeu. I purchased this book just as a reference for some restoration work that was going to be done on the maps. The maps are the original size with blow-up of some of the cartouches. They are fantastic.

If you are into collecting or just like the look of the Blaeu maps - this is the definitive book.
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this book has been an excellent addition to our book collection. with gorgeous, and colorful maps and illustrations, it's great for any one who enjoys geography, maps, olden... Read more
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This sits on my coffee table and is a great companion to watching any sort of historical documentary on TV etc. Read more
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Johan Blaauw's incredibly large atlas - a marvel of cartography -, in a glorious edition by Taschen. Read more
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I bought the Barnes and Noble edition and save 80%. That being said the B&N version is smaller and harder to read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This Atlas is truly a work of art. The quality of the book itself is wonderful. Several of the pages fold out to large-scale maps/drawings - We have spent hours pouring over the... Read more
Published on February 10, 2007 by NES

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Book to have..
This is a coffee Table book. It has very beautiful illustrations and maps.
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Published on January 9, 2007 by TF

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