British Isles Wight Jersey Guernsey Angelsey 1639 Blaeu miniature map Fuzhou 270+ year old paper item

270+ year old paper item survives

This could indicate the text block corresponds to the c

Lake Huron)

small early date notations at top of some text pages (likely refers to date the early owner visited the sight)

city plan is surrounded with 72 small cartoon illustrations which are keyed to locations on the map

British Isles Wight Jersey Guernsey Angelsey 1639 Blaeu miniature map Fuzhou 270+ year old paper itemAnglesey Ins., Wight Ins. Vectis, Ins. Garnesay, Ins. Iarsay. (Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Europe, Great Britain, Isle of Wight, Isle of Guernsey, Isle of Anglesey, Isle of Jersey). Issued 1639, Amsterdam by Blaeu. Charming 17th century engraved miniature map depicting famous smaller islands in the British Isles. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet measures