Jansonnius, Joan.
Leicestrensis Comitatus Cum Rutlandiae, vulgo Leicester & Rutland Shire
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- Published: J. Janssonius , Amsterdam
- Published date: 1646
- Technique: Copper engraving / Original color.
- Type: Antique Map
- Issue date: 1646-66
- Category: Duchy of Leicester & Rutland Shire
- Size: 440 by 553mm (17¼ by 21¾ inches).
- Bibliography: Koaman Atlanten Neerlandici Vol I /
- Stock number: 17492
- Condition: In very good condition, full margins as published, an older carefully mended split at the lower centrefold.
Article description
Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, when published. A fine and highly decorative map of the duchy of Leicester and Rutland Shire. This English county map of Leicester and Rutland is highly decorative with its figurative and allegoric title cartouche, as well the map is ornated with heraldic family coats of arms. On the map itsself are many placenames given, smaller villages or settlements also appear, also rivers, lakes, mountains and woods are also engraved.
Koaman Atlanten Neerlandici Vol I /