An original copperplate, engraved map of LEICESTERSHIRE (Leicestrensis comitatus) by Johan Blaeu. First published in Blaeu's Atlas Novus in 1645, this map, with French text verso was published between 1645 and 1667. The map is framed (690x590mm), mounted, with early hand colour. The printed area is approximately 500x380mm and the map has good margins This is a highly  decorative Blaeu map: there are eight armorials of coat-of-arms, two royal arms and two blank shields. There is an ornate scale (surrounded by putti) and title cartouche. The map includes a wealth of geographical details including rivers, relief, towns, villages, hundreds and estates. The overall condition of the map is excellent (it is not stuck down, though the map is taped to the mount verso).  NB to minimise shipping costs, the map will be sold out-of-mount to international buyers.