Antique County Map, Hertfordshire, Dutch, Framed Cartography, Blaeu, Carolean

This is an antique county map of Hertfordshire. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673), dating to the mid 17th century and later, circa 1649. Full Title: Hertfordia, Comitatus - Vernacule Hertfordshire Superb mid-17th century lithography of Hertfordshire and its county detail. Presents a desirable aged patina, with gently aged paper behind glass. Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a quality, later frame. Broad and crafted in oak, the frame hosts mounting wire to the rear Original monochrome presentation and annotated with excellent town and county detail. Mapped by the esteemed Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu in high detail. Likely an excerpt from Blaeu's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus. Accentuated with title cartouche, heraldic crests and figural detail Scale given in Milliaria Anglica quorum quattuor unum Germanicum Broadly translates to 'Four English miles to one German' This is a fascinating antique county map of Hertfordshire, with fine cartographic interest and period annotations in Latin. A treat for county residents or cartographic collectors. Delivered ready to display. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.