Subject: Ireland
Period: 1683-84 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
A. Royaume d'Irlande, from Description de l'Univers, circa 1683 (4.5 x 6.1"). This small copper-engraved map of Ireland focuses on lakes and rivers. The title in simple block form. French text on verso. Condition: A nice impression with a small hole and a tiny spot, both in the border at bottom left.
B. Dublin, from Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses, circa 1684 (4.0 x 6.1"). This plan depicts Dublin in a simple style detailing the street pattern and buildings, with two sailing ships shown in the river. The city's name appears in a ribbon style title cartouches above. From the German edition. Condition: There is a bit of printer's ink residue and marginal soiling.
References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [529] & I B.
Condition: A
See description above.