Antique Wiltshire County Map, Dutch, Framed Cartography, Latin, Blaeu, C.1650
Stock No
26102
2024
- £795.00
- €917 Euro
- $1,052 US Dollar
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Item Description
This is an antique county map of Wiltshire. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673), dating to the mid 17th century and later, circa 1650.
Full Title: Wiltonia Sive, Comitatus Wiltoni - Ensis; Anglis, Wil Shire
Superb 17th century lithography of Wiltshire and its county detail
Presents a desirable aged patina and in good order
Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a quality, later frame
Ebonised and finished with gilt detail, the frame hosts mounting wire to the rear
Handcoloured and annotated with excellent town and county detail
Mapped by the esteemed Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu in high detail
Except from Blaeu's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus
Accentuated with title cartouche, heraldic crests and figural detail
This is a fascinating antique county map of Wiltshire, with fine cartographic interest and period annotations in Latin. A treat for county residents or cartographic collectors. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Frame Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')
Frame Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Frame Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Map Width: 48cm (19'')
Map Height: 39cm (15.25'')
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Hele, Devon
Item Dimensions
H: 43.5cm W: 52.5cm D: 1.5cm
Period
1650s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Hele, Devon
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 1833511
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