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Britannia Map

Price range: £35.55 through £59.95

Britannia by John Blaeu – 1650

A fine copy of this famous and decorative map, depicting the ancient kingdoms of Britain, with two side panels. The left-hand border depicts the founders of each of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. On the right are vignettes depicting the conversion of each Kingdom.

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A stunning certified FINE ART PRINT on heavy textured art paper — not a poster

  • Direct from the publisher — no middlemen
  • Printed in-house in Cornwall
  • Free UK delivery — international shipping available
  • Produced to meet — and often exceed — museum-quality standards

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Fine Art Map Reproductions – Museum-Quality Printing

Unlike most online offerings, our maps are produced entirely in-house, not outsourced to print-on-demand or drop-shipping services. This allows complete control over quality while offering better value. Each map begins with a high-resolution original, carefully enhanced and printed to order using archival papers and pigment inks for exceptional clarity, depth, and longevity. Every piece is personally overseen — no map leaves our workshop unless it is of a quality we would be proud to display ourselves.

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Authentic Old Map Paper & Accurate Colour Reproduction

Paper choice is essential to the authenticity of our maps. We use specially sourced 190gsm paper made in the UK from pure materials and traditionally pressed with natural woollen felts. This process creates a subtle, randomly textured surface that closely resembles an original antique document. Likewise the use of premium quality ink fully saturates the paper, producing remarkable clarity, depth, and historical character. Colour fastness and sharpness will remain good for in excess of 100 years!

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The Old Map Company of Great Britain offers a vast and carefully curated collection of the very finest expertly reproduced vintage maps. Our range includes works by renowned cartographers such as John Speed and Willem Blaeu, covering Scotland, England, and beyond. Free UK courier delivery is included, with EU, USA, and worldwide shipping available at cost and calculated at checkout. If you need assistance, our team is always happy to help you choose the perfect map.

RECENT REVIEWS

David H
David H
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Got there in time and loves it! Cheers David [Gift from US to UK]

4 weeks ago
Ellan C-S
Ellan C-S
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5/5

Thanks Lauren. We received it today - it's gorgeous! Thank you, Ellan

4 weeks ago
Ivano Di Battista
Ivano Di Battista
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5/5

Thank you for your prompt service. I have a gallery and framing business in South Wales. I'm so pleased it is printed in the UK

1 month ago
Robert B
Robert B
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My Isles of Scilly map arrived safely and I'm delighted with it!

2 months ago
Andrew T
Andrew T
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5/5

The print arrived safely and we're delighted with it - a lovely reminder of our honeymoon 15 years ago.

2 months ago
Hannah J
Hannah J
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5/5

I have just received them! I'm sure our clients will be pleased with them and there could be more projects off the back of this one where we can use more. [Interior Designers]

2 months ago
Sean MacManus
Sean MacManus
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5/5

I just received my map of Ireland by Ewart today and, as usual, I am delighted by its quality. The crispness and fineness of detail is excellent and the colour reproduction surpasses my expectations. Please relay my thanks to Steve for another fine effort!

3 months ago
John G
John G
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Many thanks, Lauren. Very pleased with the map and the service: would recommend The Old Map Company to anyone interested in Old Maps.

4 months ago
Lois K
Lois K
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5/5

Thrilled , Lauren! Thank You

4 months ago
Ed Simpson
Ed Simpson
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5/5

Many thanks, the map arrived safely this morning, and I’m really pleased with it. A stunning reproduction, just as I had hoped. I will keep browsing your website, and may yet be tempted by more of your items! Have a great weekend.

4 months ago
Daniel McCade
Daniel McCade
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5/5

Just arrived, wonderful map! Thanks very much!

6 months ago
Jonathon R
Jonathon R
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5/5

The map – beautiful – arrived safely, very many thanks.

12 months ago
Rasa Terbetiene
Rasa Terbetiene
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5/5

Thank you, I have already found the map. It’s wonderfull! Good luck! Rasa

3 years ago
Mina M.
Mina M.
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My apologies for the very late reply. I wanted to reach out to thank you so much for rushing my order. My partner absolutely loved it. I am amazed with the service so that is a five-star from me. I wish you all the best.

3 years ago
A fine example of this rare map which was published in Amsterdam by Blaeu in 1650. Intricate in its detail the side panels feature, on the left the founders of the ancient Anglo Saxon kingdoms, and to the right, beautiful illustrations of the ceromonies establishing the aforementioned kingdoms. Illuminated title in latin: Britannia prout divisa suit temporibus Anglo-Saxonum, præsertim durante illorum Heptarchia.   This fine map print goes to inform and illuminate any Britannia History research project.   

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