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"Ducatus Eboracensis Pars Borealis - The Northriding of York Shire", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Northern England
Period: 1670 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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This map of North Yorkshire has a dramatic pictorial cartouche featuring fishermen. Across the top of the map are fifteen armorial shields, fourteen of which bear family names plus one left blank. There are two larger coats of arms, including the royal crest and the arms of England, in the upper corners. The map is filled with the detail typical of Blaeu's maps. Blank verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5368:2.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on watermarked paper with wide margins. A 1" section of blank margin along the bottom sheet edge was previously folded back for framing purposes.
Estimate: $375 - $450
Current High Bid:
$0
Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $190
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