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    A nice old map

    Acquired this recently and just had it framed - Braid Alban from Blaeu's Atlas of Scotland from 1654.



    The colours and detail are as fresh as the day it was printed. Lovely to look at a a nice heirloom for my children.

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    Its lovely Peter. I think I know that area fairly well.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Superb, a wonderful heirloom.
    Congratulations on the acquisition.

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    I had a chance to do a little exploring on the nls link. A fascinating look at the settlements of the day, all along the river valleys. One could line up the Speyside whisky along the Spey.
    Great piece of history!
    "Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
    well, that comes from poor judgement."
    A. A. Milne

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