"Cantium Vernacule Kent", Blaeu, Johannes
Subject: Southeast England
Period: 1663 (circa)
Publication: Cinquieme Volume de la Geographie Blaviane
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.6 x 15.1 inches
52.3 x 38.4 cm
This handsome map of Kent extends to London at top left, and gives good detail of towns, political boundaries, and rivers. At top are the royal coat of arms along with the arms of 7 noble families. The map is adorned with five sailing ships and a decorative title cartouche featuring a woman with a bountiful basket and a sheep. French text on verso, published between 1663-67.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5200:2.
Condition: A
A clean and bright example with a crisp impression and professional repairs to several minor separations along the centerfold.
