"Herefordia Comitatus Vernacule Hereford Shire", Jansson, Jan

This beautiful map of Herefordshire is engraved with delicately rendered forests, parks, mountains, and towns. The map centers on Hereford and extends from Ludlow south to Monmouth and from Hay-on-Wye to the Malvern Hills, which are prominently depicted on the eastern edge of the map. There is a title cartouche at bottom right featuring shepherds and their flock, and a scale of miles at bottom left that is attended by a surveyor and a pair of putti. The crests of prominent families are shown at top right. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-59.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5510:1.2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a centerfold separation entering 2" into the map image at bottom that has been closed on verso with hinge tape. There are a couple light dampstains at bottom and minor foxing in the blank margins.