17501

Antique Map The Fenns Janssonius, Joan.

The Fenns

Title: A general Plott and description of the Fennes and surrounded grounds in the sixe counties of Norfolke, Suffolke, Cambridge, with in the Isle of Ely, Huntington, Northampton and Lincolne etc.

Cartographer: Janssonius, Joan.

Published: Amsterdam, J. Janssonius

Date: 1646-66

Size: [44,2 x 56 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / Original color.

Description: Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, when published. A fine and highly decorative map of 'the Fenns'. This English county map of the Fenns is highly decorative with its large and extensive text cartouche and title cartouche, as well the map is ornated with a heraldic family coat of arms. More over we find as an additional decoration ships and a compass rose in the German 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.

Condition: Excellent

Reference: Koaman Atlanten Neerlandici Vol I /

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