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Auction 203, Lot 388

Superb Full Contemporary Color

"Bedfordiensis Comitatus; Anglis Bedford Shire [on sheet with] Buckinghamiensis Comitatus; Anglis Buckingham Shire", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southern England

Period: 1648 (circa)

Publication: Toonneel des Aerdrycks oft Nieuwe Atlas... Vierde Deel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.9 x 16.5 inches
53.1 x 41.9 cm
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This sheet includes two separate maps of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, each complete with a drape-style cartouche, coats of arms, and full borders. Dutch text on verso, published between 1648-62.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5270+5271:2.

Condition: A

A dark impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas and wide margins. There is light printer's ink reside and very minor soiling along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/23/2025

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