Blaeu Comitatus Salopiensis Shropshire 1645 Antique Map Hand Coloured Framed

Comitatus Salopiensis, Anglice Shropshire, the handsome copper-engraved county map from Joan Blaeu's atlas, first published Amsterdam 1645, with hand colouring. Strapwork title cartouche, the royal arms, the arms of the Earls of Shrewsbury and a cherub-held scale of miles.

The Blaeu county maps are the most beautiful of the 17th century series and the most sought after by collectors.

Framed behind glass in a wooden frame with a cream mount; backboard with an Army & Navy Co-operative Society, Fine Art Section label. Overall size approx 73 x 64 cm.

Condition: the sheet is toned and spotted, as the photographs clearly show; colour attractive. Please examine every photograph. Sold as found.