Subject: Britain
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographiam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8 x 6.2 inches
20.3 x 15.7 cm
This is a reduced version of Jansson's historical map of the British Isles after Abraham Ortelius and engraved by Petrus Kaerius. North is oriented to the right. Hadrian's wall stands as a major feature. The map is embellished with a large title cartouche.
References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #10.
Condition: A
A sharp impression on a watermarked sheet with a light dampstain at top left.