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Auction 194, Lot 403
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"Cornubia. Sive Cornwallia", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southwestern England

Period: 1663 (circa)

Publication: Cinquieme Volume de la Geographie Blaviane

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.3 inches
49.8 x 38.9 cm
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This attractive map of Cornwall in the far southwest corner of England extends from Plymouth to Land's End, and features good detail of political boundaries, towns, forests, and rivers. It is handsomely embellished with 11 coats of arms including the Royal Arms of Charles I as well as many local arms. The map is further embellished with three sailing ships and a title cartouche featuring local fish and metal. French text on verso published between 1663-1667.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5255:2.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on watermarked paper with faint toning and minor foxing.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Unsold

Closed on 9/13/2023

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