1724 The Road From Barnsley To Skipton Via Halifax. Antique H/Col Bowen Map
Item History & Price
An original hand coloured map after Emmanuel Bowen, published circa 1724.
It is a route map depicting the road from Barnsley to Skipton via Halifax, with place names and topographical detail depicted along the way. Originally published as one of the plates in 'Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd'.
The lower part of the engraving is a lengthy write up about Halifax commencing thus: 'Halifax qui Halig-fax, ie Holy Hair. For there is a tradition that the name of ye town was fo...rmerly Horton and that a certain Clergyman in vain attempting ye chastity of a maiden inhabitant, in revenge barbarously cut off her head, afterwards hung on a tree. After the head was consumed by time and accidents, the tree was reputed Holy by the vulgar and so frequently visited by pilgrims.....'
Printed on laid paper and in excellent condition. Well presented with a cream coloured card mount within a traditional style black and gilt frame. Both mount and frame are in very good condition. A label verso probably from a antiquarian print seller.
Glazed and ready to hang. Please excuse any reflection in the photographs which have been taken through the glass.
Measures 27.5 x 21.5cm including the frame, the visible map measures 18 x 12.5cm.
Postage £3 in the UK, £8 to mainland Europe and £12 to the USA or Canada. For other destinations please contact me for a postage quote.
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It is a route map depicting the road from Barnsley to Skipton via Halifax, with place names and topographical detail depicted along the way. Originally published as one of the plates in 'Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd'.
The lower part of the engraving is a lengthy write up about Halifax commencing thus: 'Halifax qui Halig-fax, ie Holy Hair. For there is a tradition that the name of ye town was fo...rmerly Horton and that a certain Clergyman in vain attempting ye chastity of a maiden inhabitant, in revenge barbarously cut off her head, afterwards hung on a tree. After the head was consumed by time and accidents, the tree was reputed Holy by the vulgar and so frequently visited by pilgrims.....'
Printed on laid paper and in excellent condition. Well presented with a cream coloured card mount within a traditional style black and gilt frame. Both mount and frame are in very good condition. A label verso probably from a antiquarian print seller.
Glazed and ready to hang. Please excuse any reflection in the photographs which have been taken through the glass.
Measures 27.5 x 21.5cm including the frame, the visible map measures 18 x 12.5cm.
Postage £3 in the UK, £8 to mainland Europe and £12 to the USA or Canada. For other destinations please contact me for a postage quote.
About me - I am a very experienced retailer and am qualified in Art History. I have been selling on eBay for over 15 years and am now finding, researching and selling paintings and antique prints full time. My aim is to offer a selection of interesting, well researched works with prices starting at just a few pounds and to increase the appreciation of engravings! Also, happy to take on commissions if there are specific artists or types of work you would like found for you. I am very proud of my 100% positive feedback and will do all I can to ensure that you are pleased with your purchase. New items are added regularly so please do keep looking. Thank you.
I hope all past, present and prospective customers stay safe and well through these extraordinary times.I will continue to trade but am reducing the frequency of dispatch so please note the extended delivery period and bear in mind that timings are reliant on the various postal services.With best wishes to all.
