Antique County Map of Lancashire, English, Framed Cartography, Moule, Victorian

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This is an antique county map of Lancashire. An English, atlas reproduction of the Thomas Moule original, dating to the … Read more This is an antique county map of Lancashire. An English, atlas reproduction of the Thomas Moule original, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Fine county cartography, reproduced in the late Victorian period
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Presented behind clear, bright glass with a lilac card border
Later frame with gilt accents and dressed with hanging wire to the reverse

Superb cartography by Thomas Moule (1784 - 1851) writer, antiquarian and map maker
Gives excellent detail to Lancashire, in the North West of England
Accentuated with Gothic borders and heraldic emblems, a Moule hallmark
Hand coloured borders and decoration for greater visual appeal

Wonderful vignette of Nelson's monument in Liverpool
Scale is given in English Miles with increments from 1-10 miles
George Virtue included these Moule maps in James Barclay's Complete & Universal English Dictionary
This edition likely featured within a later print run of the reference volume

This is a colourful antique Lancashire county map, with a detailed and quality reproduction of the Thomas Moule original. A treat for Lancs residents, descendants or collectors. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 32cm (12.5'')
Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')
Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Map Width: 20.5cm (8'')
Map Depth: cm ('')
Map Height: 26cm (10.25'') See less