Antique Map DURHAM Robert Morden original vintage hand coloured old 1722
Verkäufer Lindisfarne Prints, Shrewsbury, SHROP, Vereinigtes Königreich
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AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 29. August 2017
Verkäufer Lindisfarne Prints, Shrewsbury, SHROP, Vereinigtes Königreich
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AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 29. August 2017
Beschreibung
Antique MapEpiscopatus Dunelmensisvulgo the Bishoprick ofDURHAMBy Robert Morden. Published in Camden's Britannia by Abel Swale, Awnsham and John Churchill, London 1722A fine copper engraved original antique county map of Durham, England. A highly detailed map with decorative title cartouche and scales of miles. An excellent example greatly enhanced with attractive later hand colouring.Fine, clean condition other than insignificant age related blemishes, free of repairs or restoration. Centre fold as issued.Approx. 16.5" x 14" (420mm x 360mm) map area only, with good margins beyond. Printed on hand laid paper which remains stable and robust, blank verso. Please see also close up images.The "Geography Rectified" pocket world atlas was Robert Morden's earliest important work published in 1688 with a few later editions up to c1700. His best known work however, was the series of English county maps he produced to illustrate the Edmund Gibson editions of Camden's Britannia, published in 1695 and again in 1722, with several further rarer editions up to 1772. A series of smaller county maps were published in 1701 and later. No extensive survey was carried out as such but the previous Saxton & Kip (or Hole) maps were updated by whatever information could be found. Morden also produced a variety of other cartographic works including globes, geographical playing cards and large scale maps, notably of London.A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 300 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSD824N. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 24939
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