Antique Map Hereford Shire Blaeu, Joan. & Guiljelmus

Hereford Shire

Title: Herefordia Comitatus. Hereford-Shire.

Artist: Blaeu, Joan. & Guiljelmus

Published: Amsterdam, Blaeu, J. & G.

Date: 1646-66

Size: [41,5 x 50,3 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / Original color.

Description: Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, when published. A fine and highly decorative map of the 'Hereford-Shire' in England by the famous Dutch cartgrapher Blaeu. This English county map of Hereford Shire is highly decorative with its figurative and allegoric title cartouche, as well the map is ornated with heraldic family coats of arms. 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 II / 5510:2

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