Old Map of Yorkshire 1654 by Joan Blaeu - York, Bradford, Sheffield, Leeds, Harrogate Irish history print Expertly reproduced to maintain its

Expertly reproduced to maintain its warm vintage colors and fine-line illustrations

This historical survey provides an extraordinary glimpse into the maritime landscape of the 18th century

or runic inscriptions for a spellbinding Norse tribute

this raccoon print adds warmth and wonder wherever it’s shown

reflecting the pioneering spirit of an era when traditional survey methods melded with emerging cartographic innovation

Old Map of Yorkshire 1654 by Joan Blaeu - York, Bradford, Sheffield, Leeds, Harrogate Irish history print Expertly reproduced to maintain itsThis extraordinary hand coloured map of Yorkshire was created by the master Amsterdam cartographer Joan Blaeu in 1654, published in his celebrated Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Nearly 400 years old, this is an exceptionally fine example of one of the rarest maps of Yorkshire, lovingly restored to reveal the vibrant colours and intricate detail of the original. When Blaeu drew this map, Yorkshire was still divided into three Ridings North, West, and East