antique map devon original richard (1 Ergebnisse)

A MAPP of DEVON SHIREWith its Hundredsby Richard BlomePublished London 1673  in Richard Blome's "Britannia or a Geographical Description of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland".A desirable 17th century copper engraved map of the county of Devon, England.A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper enhanced with attractive hand colour (early?)The title is displayed in a decorative cartouche annotated with "By his Majesties Especiall Command". The map also features a table of the hundreds, scale of 10 miles and a dedication banner with coat of arms top left. Fine condition other than light overall toning and some staining in the margins from "mount burn", free of repairs or restoration.Approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (320mm x 260mm) printed area only with margins beyond.Richard Blome (1635- 1705)A successful if somewhat controversial mapmaker who during his lifetime was criticised for his plagiarsm of other cartographer's works. His most important works were "Britannia" in 1673 and "Speed's Maps epitomiz'd" in 1685.A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 350 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTSM7326Y.