Wiltonia sive Comitatvs Wiltoniensis - Anglis Wil Shire - Antique map

Author: Blaeu, Joan

Publisher: Blaeu, Joan

Published: Amsterdam

Publishing year: 1645

Wiltshire. "Wiltonia sive Comitatus Wiltoniensis; Anglis Wil Shire". Orig. copperplate engraving, J. Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1645. Orig. old colouring. With figure title cartouche with 16 coats of arms (incl. 2 blank shields), another figure cartouche with the scale of map ("Milliaria Anglica ...), the royal coat of arms and a small cartouche naming the kings of ancient Britain who are buried at Stonehenge. 41:50 cm (16 1/4 x 19 3/4 inch.).

Koeman II, Map 5230:2, ed. 2:302-3 (1646-62 Latin). - A very decorative map of Wiltshire, a ceremonial county in South West England. - Printed on a thick paper with wide margins.

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