Old coloured map of Scotland by Willem Blaeu from his “Atlas Novus” that was first published in two volumes in 1634. Based on the work of Mercator and John Speed, it continued to appear in Blaeu’s atlas until 1654, when it was replaced by an updated map using surveys by Robert Gordon of Straloch in the first atlas devoted solely to Scotland entitled “Theatrum Scotiae” published by Willem’s son Joan. This detailed, finely engraved map shows the whole of mainland Scotland, its western isles including the Hebrides, Lewis and Skye, and an inset top left containing the Orkney Islands. The map is decorated with a finely engraved title cartouche supporting the Scottish Royal Coat of Arms, several sailing ships and the British Royal Coat of Arms. A description of Scotland appears verso in French. Other than a minor repair to the bottom centrefold and mild toning in the blank margins, it is a lovely example in excellent condition. 38 cm x 49.5 cm