Current Auction
Lot 391
Current Auction

"Penbrochia Comitatus et Comitatus Caermardinum", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Southwestern Wales

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Novus

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 15.1 inches
51.6 x 38.4 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

Impressive map of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire embellished with the Royal Arms, a garland of eleven regional crests, and the feathered crown of the Prince of Wales. The map is beautifully engraved with rivers, mountains and forests pictorially represented and the sea is adorned with sailing ships. The decorative title cartouche features livestock, fish and putti. Latin text on verso, published between 1646-59.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #5531:1.2.

Condition: B

Contemporary color with some toning and foxing. There are several small cracks in the image due to oxidation of the green pigment that have been backed with archival tape on verso.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Current High Bid:
$0

Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $90

Bid Increments
$50 - $99$5
$100 - $249$10
$250 - $499$25
$500 - $999$50
Terms & Conditions