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Middlesex Title: Middle-Sexia. Cartographer: Blaeu, Joan. & Guiljelmus Published: Amsterdam, Blaeu, J. & G. Date: 1646-66 Size: [39,5 x 40,8 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, when published. A fine and highly decorative map of 'Middlesex' in England by the famous Dutch cartgrapher Blaeu. This English county map of Middlesex is highly decorative with its figurative and allegoric title cartouche, as well the map is ornated with a heraldic family coat of arms. London is shown as miniature city view. 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 / 5281:2 Price: /
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