LANCASTRIA, CESTRIA,
Caernarvan, Denbich, Flint, Merionidh, Montgomery,
Salopia, Cardigan, Radnor, Wigornia et Ins Anglesey.
by Gerard Mercator
Published Amsterdam circa 1630 by Jodocus Hondius in a Latin edition of "Atlas Minor".
An original early 17th century copper engraved miniature antique map of North West England and North Wales.
The map covers the counties of Lancaster, Cheshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Merionethshire, Montgomeryshire,
Shropshire, Cardiganshire, Radnorshire, Worcestershire and Anglesey.
Enhanced with attractive later hand colouring.
A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper with Latin text verso, with some bleed-through of the text visible to the face of the map as usually seen.
Fine condition, free of repairs or restoration and nicely presented in an ivory coloured bevel cut mount (matt).
Approx. 8" x 6" (200mm x 145mm) map area only, with margins beyond.
Approx. 14"x 11.5" (350mm x 300mm) overall including the mount.
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