"Udrone Irlandiae in Caterlag Baronia", Mercator/Hondius
Subject: Southern Ireland
Period: 1636 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
11.1 x 13.6 inches
28.2 x 34.5 cm
A fine map of Udrone - present-day County Carlow in Leinster province. The map is richly engraved to show the mountains, rivers, forests, villages and the two major cities of Catherlagh (Carlow) and Laghlyn (Leighlin Bridge). The title cartouche features a distance scale, measuring dividers, and garlands of fruit. English text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5915:2.
Condition: A
A nice impression on a bright sheet with archival repairs to some separations along the centerfold and a short tear in the bottom margin.
