17th century map of Devon with fine colour

BLAEU, Johannes.

Devonia vulgo Devonshire.
Amsterdam, 1662, Latin text edition. Fine original colour with gold highlights. 395 x 500mm, with exceptionally wide margins.

Decorative map of Devon, with a Royal crest, decorative cartouches for title and scale and eight family coats of arms plus two blanks at right.
First published in 1645, during the English Civil War, this example comes from the 'Atlas Major'. The quality of the colour is exceptional.

KOEMAN: 2:302-3,
Stock ID : 23041