Lot 2190
Table of Winds: Amstelodami Apud Ioan Ianßonium. C. 1650. Amsterdam. Jansson. 18¾ x 22½". Image: 17½ x 22". The delicate cherubs adorning this map symbolize the winds that governed sailors' lives and, most importantly, served as direction markers for the pilots of ships. Zephyr, Boreas, Notus and Eurus, the powerful Greek deities of the wind, were transformed into playful cherubs and joined by other figures as travelers charted the wider world. This lovely compass rose presents windheads as the races of the world and the four seasons.
Printing flaw resulting in vertical crease 2" to right of center fold. Old professional repairs: Center fold strengthened with some repairs/color touchups to tiny wormholes, minor adhesive show-through does not detract. Backing strip on lower right edge to repair/strengthen scattered small holes and nicks at bottom edge of image; color touchups; two paper repairs verso upper left corner, one to edge results in minor adhesive show-through; scattered surface soil and foxing recto and verso; handful of scattered nicks to margins.
Beautiful early color. Good to very good condition.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,000.
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