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This is an antique county map of Gloucestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest By Robert Morden, dating …
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This is an antique county map of Gloucestershire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest By Robert Morden, dating to the late 17th century and later.
Superb lithography of Glocester Shire and its county detail as it stood circa 1700
Presents a desirable aged patina with a lightly aged finish throughout
Fascinating cartography, appealingly set within a later gilt and ebonised frame
Hand-coloured presentation, and profuse in town, village and administrative detail
Mapped by Robert Morden (1650 - 1703) in high detail and sold by Abel Swale & John Churchill
Scale of Great, Middle and Small miles - a fascinating system devised before the standardised mile
Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting
This is a quality antique county map of Gloucestershire, with fine cartographic interest by a renowned map maker. A treat for display or a collector. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')
Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Max Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')
Map Width: 42.5cm (16.75'')
Map Height: 34.5cm (13.5'')
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- Dimensions
- 20.25ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 17.5ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Presented in good, original antique condition. Presented in good, original antique condition. less
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