Original 1795 Antique Map – Dr. John Aikin’s Description of the Country Round Manchester
An authentic, 18th-century copperplate engraved map sourced from Dr. John Aikin’s celebrated landmark work, A Description of The Country from Thirty to Forty Miles Round Manchester, published in London by John Stockdale in 1795.
Published at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, Aikin’s work remains one of the most important late 18th-century topographical surveys of North West England. This detailed map provides an extraordinary historical snapshot of local geography, transport networks, and early industrial settlement patterns before the rapid expansion of the 19th century. Printed on heavy, high-quality period paper with sharp plate impression lines, it is perfect for local historians, cartography collectors, or custom framing.
Title / Source: A Description of The Country from Thirty to Forty Miles Round Manchester
Author / Publisher: Dr. John Aikin / John Stockdale, London
Date of Publication: 1795 (Guaranteed Original — Over 230 Years Old)
Medium: Copperplate Engraving (Printed on one side only; blank on reverse)
Sheet Size: Approx. 28 cm × 22 cm (11 in × 8.5 in)
Paper Type: Heavyweight 18th-century woven paper with strong plate mark definition.
Condition: Good historical condition. There may be foxing and blemishes. Printed on heavy, durable rag paper. Please study the high-resolution photos provided for full margin and detail inspection.
100% Genuine Antique: Guaranteed to be an authentic original sheet printed in 1795, not a reproduction, modern reprint, or digital copy.
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Safe Packaging: Carefully packaged flat using archival-grade protective sleeves and rigid, heavy-duty cardboard packaging to ensure safe transit worldwide.
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