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Auction 209, Lot 365
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"Magnae Britanniae et Hiberniae Tabulae. Die Britannischen Insulen", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Britain

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.9 x 10.6 inches
35.3 x 26.9 cm
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This handsome map of Britain is based on Blaeu's similar map. An inset of the Orkney Islands is enclosed in a strapwork cartouche and the map is beautifully embellished with the royal coat of arms, sailing ships, a compass rose and a garland draped title cartouche. Merian's signature is at bottom right.

References: Shirley (BI to 1650) #489; Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-23a #87.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a few small spots of foxing. The map has been trimmed to the neatlines and pasted onto a sheet of old paper.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/17/2026

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