Britannia prout divisa fuit temporibus Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum Heptarchia

Cartographer / Artist: Joan Blaeu

Date Created: c. 1645

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 20.5 x 16.0 inches

Geographic Scope: Great Britain

Archive Catalog ID: 17

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

Iconic and highly decorative seventeenth-century map of Britain during the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy, flanked by fourteen intricate side-border vignettes depicting early Saxon kings and key Christian conversion scenes.

Condition: Light uniform age toning and minor foxing in outer margins.. Original central fold as issued, with minor flattening.. Hand-coloring remains vivid and crisp.. Minor edge wear to outer blank borders; overall excellent condition.. Verso: Contains a double-column French letterpress text leaf detailing the ancient history, origins, and classical references of the Saxons, Angles, and early British tribes.. Verso condition: Mild overall toning and scattered light foxing appropriate to age, center vertical fold as issued with light wear, minor creasing along margins; text block clean and fully legible.

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Britannia prout divisa fuit temporibus Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum Heptarchia

By Joan Blaeu

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1645 Map by Joan Blaeu documenting Great Britain. Measures 20.5 x 16.0 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$900
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
20.5 x 16.0 inches
Date / Era
c. 1645
Geographic Scope
Great Britain
Archive Catalog ID
17
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform age toning and minor foxing in outer margins.
  • Original central fold as issued, with minor flattening.
  • Hand-coloring remains vivid and crisp.
  • Minor edge wear to outer blank borders; overall excellent condition.
  • Verso: Contains a double-column French letterpress text leaf detailing the ancient history, origins, and classical references of the Saxons, Angles, and early British tribes.
  • Verso condition: Mild overall toning and scattered light foxing appropriate to age, center vertical fold as issued with light wear, minor creasing along margins; text block clean and fully legible.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Iconic and highly decorative seventeenth-century map of Britain during the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy, flanked by fourteen intricate side-border vignettes depicting early Saxon kings and key Christian conversion scenes.

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