Antique County Map, Hertfordshire, Dutch, Framed Cartography, Blaeu, Carolean

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This is an antique county map of Hertfordshire. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Joan Blaeu (1596 … Read more This is an antique county map of Hertfordshire. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673), dating to the mid 17th century and later, circa 1649.

Full Title: Hertfordia, Comitatus - Vernacule Hertfordshire

Superb mid-17th century lithography of Hertfordshire and its county detail
Presents a desirable aged patina, with gently aged paper behind glass
Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a quality, later frame
Broad and crafted in oak, the frame hosts mounting wire to the rear

Original monochrome presentation and annotated with excellent town and county detail
Mapped by the esteemed Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu in high detail
Likely an excerpt from Blaeu's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus

Accentuated with title cartouche, heraldic crests and figural detail
Scale given in Milliaria Anglica quorum quattuor unum Germanicum
Broadly translates to 'Four English miles to one German'

This is a fascinating antique county map of Hertfordshire, with fine cartographic interest and period annotations in Latin. A treat for county residents or cartographic collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 63.5cm (25'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Height: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Map Width: 50cm (19.75'')
Map Height: 42cm (16.5'') See less