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. De
...livered 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'''')
What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviewsInternal Reference: 26102
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1220228
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 43.5cm (17.1inches)Width is 52.5cm (20.7inches)Depth is 1.5cm (0.6inches)
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