Antique Map Of SURREY C1695 By Robert Morden Engraved, Hand Colour
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ANTIQUE MAP OF SURREY c1695An attractive map of Surrey, first published by Robert Morden in 1695, which appeared in Camden's Britannia (London: Swale, Awnshaw & Churchill, 1695 - 1772). Bishop Gibson described the maps from this series as "much the fairest and most correct of any that have yet appeared". The maps are also notable for using up to three different mileage scales, none of which are based on the statute mile!
General good condition copper plate engrave...d with later hand colour, some light creasesPreviously laid down (mid 70's) Small loss area below Esher on centre fold andto lower central fold with repair. Still an attractive examplein the region of three hundred years old!Approx engraved area 14" x 16.5" (360mm x 420mm)Will be shipped flat
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General good condition copper plate engrave...d with later hand colour, some light creasesPreviously laid down (mid 70's) Small loss area below Esher on centre fold andto lower central fold with repair. Still an attractive examplein the region of three hundred years old!Approx engraved area 14" x 16.5" (360mm x 420mm)Will be shipped flat
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