1636 Rare Henry Hondius II Engraved Hand - Colored Of Northen Wales And Scotland
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for a detailed view.Maker: Henry Hondius, II 1588 – 1646). Henricus Hondius II or Hendrik Hondius the Younger was a Dutch engraver, cartographer and publisher. He was born in Amsterdam, the son of the famous cartographer Jodocus Hondius who had started a map-making business in the city. Date: 1636, AmsterdamShort Title: Northumbria, Cumberlandia et Dunelmansis EpiscopatusFull Title: Northumbria, Cumberlandia et Dunelmansis Episcopatus Source: Atlas Ma...iorSize of Map: 35.4 x 47 cm. approximately (13.94 in. x 18.50 in.)Description: An Engraved, hand colored detailed map of the north part of Wales, including Sunderland, and part of Scotland. This is the first issue of the rarely seen map with English text that only appeared in three editions of the Mercator – Hondius Atlas References: Tooley, s Dictionary of Mapmakers Revised Edition Vol. (E –J) p. 429; Van der Kroght 5110.1.2.A Great Gift For Any Manuscript Collector We Now Accept PayPal! We Ship Worldwide. Please Contact Us For a Free Shipping Quote!
