Item number: CSMT367
Genuine Antique Map
1636
Maker: Blaeu
Antique map of Ireland, by Blaeu, 1636. This beautiful map was based on Speed's map of Ireland and is geographically nearly identical. The decorative elements consist of three elaborate cartouches; the royal British coat of arms, the title enclosed in a strapwork framework with the Irish coat of arms and a fruit garland, with the distance scale flanked by two putti. French text on verso. Notably, it is lacking longitude markings at top and bottom, with some numbers lightly sketched in- this appears to be a rare proof state of the map. Very good restored condition with repaired tears, including a separation at the center fold that is still slightly visible. This map has been professionally cleaned, deacidified, and backed. Measures approx. 15 x 19.5 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1636
Item Number: CSMT367