On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique map "Bedfordshire, Engraved from an Accurate Survey by T. Kitchin Geog."
DATE PRINTED: c.1786 from a plate first published in 1747.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 17.5 x 20.5 cm, 7 x 8 inches (medium) plus margins .
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Thomas Kitchin. Thomas Kitchin (or Kitchen) (1718–1784) was an English engraver and cartographer. He was born in Southwark, and was apprenticed to Emmanuel Bowen in 1732, with whom he collaborated for 30 years. He was appointed Hydrographer to the King in 1773. His large and varied output has been attributed to his willingness to copy the maps of other cartographers. He worked for a number of publishers including Dalrymple, Dunn, Luttrell, Mackenzie & Wildey.
PROVENANCE: First published in "The London Magazine." The London Magazine is the title of six different publications that have appeared in succession since 1732. All six have focused on the arts, literature and poetry. A number of Nobel Laureates, including Annie Ernaux, Albert Camus, Doris Lessing and Nadine Gordimer have been published in its pages. It is England's oldest literary journal. This example was published in "Historical descriptions of...England and Wales." by Henry Boswell, c.1786.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on laid paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
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