United Kingdom – Eire – Britiannicae Insulae In Quibus Albium Sieu Britannia Maior Ivernia Sieu Britannia Minor Tum Et Orcades, Ebudes, Cassiterides

Original copper engraving. Date: 1641. Sheet size: 58.4cm x 43.5cm. Early hand-colouring and good detail. Blank to the reverse. A very early map attributable to Sanson, the father of French cartography. Age toning, staining, very minor closed tears and fraying to the outer margins. In very good condition. Scarce.

SR: Sleeve 1111. Map Drawer D.

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