The Real Thing !, on 1635 paper.  WILLEM Janszoon BLAEU original 1635 Map of Venice and the surrounding area of northeast Italy (VENETO), the "Dominio Veneto Nell'Itallia" Map, a Hand-colored ENGRAVING created and published in 1640 in the "Geographia Blavaiana" Atlas by the famous Dutch master cartographer W J Blaeu. Original Old Paper. This early 17th Century item shows like a beautiful art piece. The engraving paper itself measures approx 18" x 23". It is early laid paper, canvas-backed under glass and was re-framed in a beautiful and valuable 22 1/2' x 27" Gilt-painted frame at some point in recent times. There is one repaired small tear on lower edge-center. A crease to the paper exists in lower left corner - apparently an actual original handmade paper imperfection.