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Auction 185, Lot 456

"Wallia Principatus Vulgo Wales", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Wales

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 15.2 inches
50 x 38.6 cm
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This handsome map of Wales is filled with detail and decorative elements. Towns, political boundaries, rivers, and mountains are shown, including Snowdown Hill (Snowdon), the highest mountain in the country. A strapwork cartouche with puttie, several coats of arms, sailing galleons, and a dedication cartouche to King Charles I fill the blank areas of the map. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-62.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5500:2.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color on a watermarked sheet with light toning, minor foxing, some printer's ink residue, and a bit of show-through of text on verso.

Estimate: $750 - $900

Sold for: $475

Closed on 11/17/2021

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