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Blaeu, Joan
Amsterdam
1645
"Episcopatus Dunelmensis. Vulgo The Bishoprike of Durham". Orig. copper-engraving, J. Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1645. Orig. old colouring. With figure title-cartouche, a cartouche with the scale of map ("Milliaria Anglica ...") and a cherub, 5 ships, royal and English coat of arms in decorative cartouches and Bishops' of Durham coat of arms. 38:50 cm (15 x 19 3/4 inch.).
Koeman II, map 5370:2, ed. 2:302-3 (1646-62 Latin). - A decorative map of the County Durham, a ceremonial county and (smaller) unitary district in north east England. - Perfect copy printed on thick paper with wide margins.