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Auction 205, Lot 388
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"Comitatus Brechiniae; Breknoke", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Southern Wales

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication: Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 14.8 inches
50.5 x 37.6 cm
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This splendid map is centered on the historic county of Brecknockshire and presents topography, forests, parks, towns, and villages in the region. The two large coats of arms pictured at top are for Great Britain on the left and Wales on the right. The map is further embellished with two figurative cartouches featuring a surveyor, putti, and Welsh shepherds and their flocks. French text on verso, published between 1645-48.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol II) #5525:2.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a clean sheet with wide margins. There is a hint of show through from text on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/10/2025

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