Subject: Britain
Period: 1651 (published)
Publication: Carte Generalle de la Geographie Royalle
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.9 x 5.3 inches
17.5 x 13.5 cm
An uncommon small map of the British Isles that is filled with place names and adorned with two decorative cartouches. According to Pastoureau, the map was likely engraved by H. Picart. Published by Nicolas Berey.
References: Pastoureau, TASSIN I A [6].
Condition: A
A sharp impression with a small worm hole southeast of Ireland and marginal soiling. There are binding holes and small chips along the edges of the sheet.