Glocestria Ducatus Vulgo Glocestershire (Reproduction)

Location of collection:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)

Newman Library

Virginia Tech

P.O. Box 90001

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Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001

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Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 20 x 24 in.

Creator:

Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673

Abstract:

Reproduction of map of Gloucestershire in England ("Glocestria Dvcatvs Vulgo Glocester shire"), by Dutch cartographer Johan Blaeu, son of the famous Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu (1571 – 1638). Colored, text in Latin. Dated 1648. Map contains detailed illustrations of various coats of arms.

Language:

English .

Indexed terms

Places:

Europe -- Maps