Antique Map of Breconshire, Dutch, Atlas Cartography, Joan Blaeu, Wales, C.1660
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This is an antique map of Breconshire. A Dutch, framed Welsh county map by Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) with dual sided atlas excerpt, dating to the mid 17th century, published 1660.
Full title; Comitatus Brechiniae - Breknoke
- Superb atlas cartography with dual view aspect for additional interest
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order
- Presented behind clear, bright glass within a later, ebonised and gilt frame
- Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting
- Hand coloured title cartouche, heraldic crests and figural detail add great visual appeal
- Scale given in Milliaria Anglica quorum quattuor unum Germanicum
- Broadly translates to 'Four English miles to one German'
- Reverse view shows the atlas text from Blaeu's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus
This is a delightful antique map of Breconshire, being a desirable example by the renowned dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu. This example is a treat for collectors and area natives. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 57cm (22.5'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')
Map Width: 50cm (19.75'')
Map Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')
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