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Title Page to Johannes Janssonius' Novus Atlas - 1646 - Second Volume which describes Britain, England, Scotland and Ireland
Title Page to Johannes Janssonius' Novus Atlas - 1646 - Second Volume which describes Britain, England, Scotland and Ireland
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Large and beautiful Folio title page to Johannes Janssonius' Novus Atlas
-1646
-Very Good condition
-Lovely colour and a striking piece
The central image depicts a pict, the first inhabitants of the UK. The pict is flanked by the other significant peoples who invaded/migrated to the UK - The Romans, Danes (Angles), Saxons and Normans.
Above this is the Crest of the British crown, supported by a lion and a unicorn.