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"Sarnia Insula, Vulgo Garnsey: et Insula Caesarea, Vernacule Iarsey", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Channel Islands

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication: Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.6 x 15.4 inches
47.2 x 39.1 cm
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A beautiful map of the Channel Islands that shows Guensey with Castle Cornet offshore. The islands are depicted with charming pictorial topography and representations of houses, churches, and hazards at sea. The title cartouche is decorated with sheep and shepherds; the scale of miles is surrounded by fetching merfolk. French text on verso, published between 1645-48.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5730:2.

Condition: B

A dark impression with full contemporary color, light printer's ink residue, a few spots of foxing, and a dampstain at bottom that enters the map border in the left corner and at the centerfold.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Unsold

Closed on 11/20/2024

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