A Generall Mapp of the Isles of Great Brittaine, designed….

Blome, Richard (1635-1705)

Verlag: London, 1669

Beschreibung

copper engraved map; overall 43 x 54 cm; plte 40 x 52 cm. folds as issued; some minor marginal tears; some soft creases and printer s creases; light discolouration; o/w vg cond. A very attractive and rare map of the British Isles by Blome. The map shows a very large, decorative cartouche decorated with the Royal coat-of-arms and standards, two knights in armour and a floral wreath, as well as an inset of the Isles of Schetland . There are plenty of ships and sea monster. The map is based on an earlier by Sanson and was engraved by Francis Lamb. Below the cartouche is a dedication to: To the most August Charles the 2d by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defendor of the Faith, &c. this Mapp with all humility is Concecrated by your Majesties Obedient Subject & Servant Ric. Blome. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4758

Bibliografische Details

Titel: A Generall Mapp of the Isles of Great ...

Verlag: London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1669

Einband: No Binding

Zustand: Very Good