Original antique map by Michael Drayton from The Polyolbion...Engraved by W Hole ca 1612
Drayton was a poet and literary figure and contemporary of Shakespeare. The maps use water nymphs and,different types of mythical figures to illustrate the topography of the region

34 x 26cm
Later hand colouring
Good margins as published
No text verso
Condition- the guard on reverse is partly adhereing to the central fold  but otherwise very good.
Rare item. One of the most detailed of Polyolbion maps. Shows Bristol (Bristow) Bath, Salisbury, Salisbury plain (Salsbury plane) etc.

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