Subject: Northern England
Period: 1658 (circa)
Publication: Nuevo Atlas del Reyno de Inglaterra
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20 x 15 inches
50.8 x 38.1 cm
This map of East Yorkshire features eight armorial shields for the Earls of Holderness, two of which are blank.  The map is further embellished with a galleon and a strapwork cartouche flanked with garlands of fruit.  The map is filled with the detail typical of Blaeu's maps.  The city of York is shown at far left.  Spanish text on verso, published between 1658-62.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #5367:2.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with full contemporary color with gilt highlights, on a very sturdy sheet with light toning and soiling along the edges.