Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) Valentia c.1662

Amsterdam: Blaeu, 1662-65. Copper engraved map with later color, first edition with text on verso. from "Atlas Major, Five Cosmographia Blaviana Qua Solum, Salum, Coelum, Accuratissime Describuntur". Rare first edition centered on Valencia and extending to the south to Much and Orihuella and North to Cenia. With decorative compass rose, sailing ships, sea monster and an ornate title cartouche depicting the arms of Valencia. Fine impression with a bit of offsetting. Ref: Van Der Krogt 2, 601-3.