"Wallia Principatus Vulgo Wales", Blaeu, Johannes

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 putti, several coats of arms, sailing galleons, and a dedication cartouche to King Charles I fill the blank areas of the map. Dutch text on verso, published between 1648-62.

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

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a sheet with wide margins and a large watermark of Atlas. There is light foxing, much of it confined to the lower blank margin, and minor extraneous creasing along the centerfold.