Cornwall by Joan Blaeu circa 1645
Mid-17th century map of the county, used during the English Civil War, hand coloured and includes many heraldic references.
Cornwall antique maps for sale 17th to 20th century - Road maps, Cornish Sea Charts
Cartographers include Joan Blaeu, John Luffman, Thomas Moule, Greenville Collins and Emanuel Bowen.
Place names include Truro, St. Austell, Lostwithiel, Newquay, Launceston, Penzance, Marazion. St. Ives, Helston, Bodmin, Falmouth, Fowey
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This miniature map is scarce and has relevant text relating to the county below, hand coloured.
Fowey and Mounts Bay - Chart by Capt. Greenville Collins
From the Britsh Coasting Pilot and published in 1693, these were the first British charts and transformed both the country and the Navy.
From the Britsh Coasting Pilot and published in 1693, these were the first British charts and transformed both the country and the Navy.
Cornwall by Thomas Moule c. 1836
This 19th century map came from the last decorative county atlas and has many heraldic shields.
This 19th century map came from the last decorative county atlas and has many heraldic shields.
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