Comitatum Boloniae et Guines Descriptio

Decorative 17th century map of the French coast immediately opposite England.

Oriented with west at the top, this detailed copperplate engraved map covers the north coast of France between the Canche River at Etapels and the River Aa at Gravelines. It includes the important harbors of Bolougne and Calais, which is situated directly across the English Channel from Dover. Geographic features are depicted pictorially, and several sailing ships can be seen in the channel.

The map features several additional decorative elements, including a tapestry style title cartouche held aloft by two puttis, a distance scale, and two coats of arms. The upper left (three circles) represents the County of Boulogne, but the upper right is blank.