1637 CORNWALL OLIM PARS DANMONIORUM Original Antique Map Saxton Kip
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1637 CORNWALL OLIM PARS DANMONIORUM -Original copper engraved map of Cornwall issued in 1637in William Camdens Brittania based upon the work of Christopher Saxton. The map was engraved by William Kip. One of the very earliest maps of the county.A highly decorative and desirable early map of Cornwall, by William Kip, based on the earlier map by Elizabethan cartographer, Christopher Saxton. Published in William Camdens Britannia. The map is embellished with compass dividers, a sea galleon, a compass rose, a sea monster and a decorative inset of Launceston Castle. The map is very detailed featuring many towns and villages, together with hills, rivers, castles and stately homes. Overall size approx 40.5cm x 31cm. Conditon is good with some minor age toning alongside upper central fold. Seller Inventory # LM38-CORNWALL-SAXTON-5437600
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