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Uplandia Title: Ducatus Uplandia. - Joh. et Cornelius Blaeu exc. Cartographer: Blaeu, Joh. & Cornelius Published: Amsterdam, Blaeu, J. & G. Date: 1643-50 Size: [38 x 49,3 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Original color. Description: Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash when published. A highly decorative map of the region Upland in Sweden with Stockholm in the centre of the map. In the upper right corner ornated with a Swedish coat of arms. In the lower right corner we find a decorative allegoric figurative title cartouche showing rural people and a knight in amour. In the lower left corner is a allegoric cartouche with a dedication to 'Michael le Blon' and a coat of arms. A very fine example published in a French text edition of the 'Atlas Major', wide full margins and outstanding hand coloring. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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