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Somersetshire Title: Somersettensis Comitatus. Somerset shire. Cartographer: Blaeu, Joan. & Guiljelmus Published: Amsterdam, Blaeu, J. & G. Date: 1646-66 Size: [39 x 50,5 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, when published. A fine and highly decorative map of Somersetshire in England by the famous Dutch cartgrapher Blaeu. This English county map os Somersetshire is highly decorative with its figurative and allegoric title cartouche, as well the map is ornated with heraldic family coats of arms. More over we find as an additional decoration ships in the British Sea. On the map itsself are many placenames given, smaller villages or settlements also appear, also rivers, lakes, mountains and woods are also engraved. Notes: In excellent condition with full margins as published. Condition: Excellent Reference: Koaman Atlanten Neerlandici Vol II / 5235:2 Price: /
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