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Cardigan Shire Title: Ceretica; sive Cardiganensis Comitatus; Anglis Cardigan Shire. Cartographer: Janssonius, Joan. Published: Amsterdam, J. Janssonius Date: 1646-66 Size: [38,5 x 50,7 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, when published. A fine and highly decorative map of Cardigan Shire. This English county map of Cardigan is highly decorative with its figurative and allegoric title cartouche, as well the map is ornated with heraldic family coats of arms. Above the title cartouche the Prince of Wales's Feathers. More over we find as an additional decoration ships and a compass rose in the Irish 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, full margins as published. Minor offsetting of the outline colors. Condition: Excellent Reference: Koaman Atlanten Neerlandici Vol I / Price: /
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