From the ‘Novus Atlas’ by Joan Blaeu (1598-1673) who is one of the most famous of the Dutch cartographers. The fourth volume of his atlas focused on England and Wales. Blaeu established his firm in 1599 as instrument and globe makers. He went on to produce some of the highest quality atlases ever published. From the Dutch text edition of 1646 issued one year after initial publication. The ornate title upper right is held aloft by cherubs beneath which are the arms of Wales, Bangor, St. Assaph, St. David’s and Llandaf. Below that is the dedication to King Charles I surmounted by the Royal Arms. The map itself is largely derived from that of John Speed. It is one of the more beautiful maps of Wales. Booth (1977) no. 14; Roberts, Iolo & Menai ‘Printed Maps of the whole of Wales 1573-1837’ Part 1 in ‘The Map Collector’ no. 68 pp. 34-9; Skelton (1970) 28; Van der Krogt (1967-70) 5500:2.