Map of Lincolnshire published during the English Civil War

BLAEU, Johannes.

Lincolnia Comitatus. Anglis Lincoln-Shire.
Amsterdam, 1648, Latin text edition. Fine original colour. 420 x 505mm.

A fine example of this map of Lincolnshire, published the year Charles I reignited the Civil War by negotiating an invasion of England by the Scots. It is decorated with a pillar of armorials of the local nobles (including John of Gaunt), two Royal crests and a title cartouche with two putti holding a pair of compasses and a rule.

KOEMAN: Bl 44.
Stock ID : 14530