This fine beautifully hand coloured original antique map of Great Britain & Ireland - after Abraham Ortelius - was published by Jan Jansson in the 1636 German edition of Atlas Novus.
A beautifully adorned map of Great Britain & Ireland containing numerous sailing ships & sea monster with ancient Britons either side of the title cartouche.   (Ref Shirley, Tooley, M&B)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Green, red, orange, yellow, blue
General color appearance: - Authentic 
Paper size: - 22 1/2in x 19in (570mm x 495mm)
Plate size: - 20 1/4in x 15 1/2in (515mm x 395mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (50mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - Small tear in top margin
Plate area: - None
Verso: - Light age toning

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