Charlemont Belgium c.1620 miniature engraved city plan map Guicciardini Blaeu Potomac River all with original hand color

all with original hand color and heightened with gum arabic (to impart a sheen/ shine to the colors)

With a great 7 page section of mostly pictorial advertising at the rear of the issue

Engraved by Rouargue

Arabian Peninsula

Marseilles

Charlemont Belgium c.1620 miniature engraved city plan map Guicciardini Blaeu Potomac River all with original hand color(Europe France Low Countries City View). Issued early 17th century, c. 1612 48, Guicciardini. Likely by Blaeu. Charming little engraved map, rendered in birds eye view with countless individual houses. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 6"H x 8"W. Engraved area measures c. 4 3 4"H x 6 3 8"W. Cartographic Reference(s): Deys, Guicciardini Illustratus, p. Tooley's Dictionary of