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You are invited to bid for a publication of MOULE, Thomas.
Classic Print Portfolio: County Maps of Old England.
Introduction by Roderick Barron.
London: Studio Editions, 1991.
Format: Folio portfolio (approx. 38 cm). Green cloth spine
over marbled boards; green ribbon ties.
ISBN: 9781851706853.
Contents: 12 colour map plates (each approx. 26 × 36 cm), 8‑page introductory
booklet, framing instructions.
Printing: Colour reproductions of Moule’s steel‑engraved county maps
(originally 1830s–1840s). Plates printed on coated card; versos blank.
Issue: Loose‑leaf portfolio issued for framing; contents vary between print
runs.
Completeness: Portfolio contains the following twelve plates (verified).
Plate‑by‑Plate
Descriptive List
Below is a scholarly diagnostic list for each map, noting vignettes,
heraldic devices, border style, and engraver’s marks where present in the
original Moule designs. Descriptions refer to the standard Moule ornamentation
reproduced in this portfolio.
1. Berkshire
Vignettes: Windsor Castle;
Eton College.
Heraldry: Royal arms; county
arms in cartouche.
Border: Ornamental Gothic
tracery with floral cornerpieces.
Engraver’s mark: Typically “J.
Archer sc.” or similar in lower margin.
2. Buckinghamshire
Vignettes: Stowe House;
Chequers; Aylesbury.
Heraldry: Arms of
Buckinghamshire with swan motif.
Border: Strapwork and foliate
scrolls.
Engraver’s mark: Lower right
margin.
3. Cornwall
Vignettes: St Michael’s Mount;
Tin mining scenes.
Heraldry: Fifteen bezants
shield.
Border: Bold rococo scrollwork
with shell motifs.
Engraver’s mark: Usually
beneath scale bar.
4. Gloucestershire
Vignettes: Gloucester
Cathedral; Cheltenham Pump Room.
Heraldry: County arms with
chevrons.
Border: Classical
architectural frame with columnar elements.
Engraver’s mark: Lower centre
or lower right.
5. Herefordshire
Vignettes: Hereford Cathedral;
agricultural scenes (cider orchards).
Heraldry: Lion passant and
three apples.
Border: Rural‑themed foliate
border with fruit clusters.
Engraver’s mark: Lower margin.
6. Kent
Vignettes: Canterbury
Cathedral; Dover Castle; Rochester Bridge.
Heraldry: White horse of Kent.
Border: Elaborate Gothic
tracery with pointed arches.
Engraver’s mark: Typically
lower right.
7. Lancashire
Vignettes: Lancaster Castle;
Manchester; Liverpool docks.
Heraldry: Red rose of
Lancaster.
Border: Industrial‑themed
embellishments mixed with classical scrolls.
Engraver’s mark: Lower margin.
8. Yorkshire, West Riding – Leeds
Vignettes: Leeds; Wakefield;
Kirkstall Abbey.
Heraldry: White rose; civic
shields.
Border: Heavy architectural
frame with inset panels.
Engraver’s mark: Lower right.
9. Environs of London
Vignettes: London landmarks
(often St Paul’s, Westminster).
Heraldry: City of London arms
(cross and sword).
Border: Urban‑themed cartouche
with classical ornament.
Engraver’s mark: Lower margin.
10. Oxfordshire
Vignettes: Oxford colleges;
Blenheim Palace.
Heraldry: County arms with
oxen.
Border: Academic‑themed Gothic
tracery with shields.
Engraver’s mark: Lower right.
11. Surrey
Vignettes: Richmond;
Guildford; Kew.
Heraldry: Keys and swords
motif.
Border: Light rococo
scrollwork with floral sprays.
Engraver’s mark: Lower margin.
12. Worcestershire
Vignettes: Worcester
Cathedral; Malvern Hills.
Heraldry: Pear tree and black
pears.
Border: Rural foliate frame
with fruit and scrolls.
Engraver’s mark: Lower right
or beneath title.
Will be packaged with care