On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Glocester Shire y Robt. Morden." Includes a scale of miles.
Places of note shown include Bristol; Gloucester; Newnham; Cirencester; Moreton; Worcester and Stow on the Wold.
DATE PRINTED: Published between 1701 and c.1740 (see history of the publication below).
SIZE: The printed area is approximately 21 x 16.5 cm (8.25 x 6.5 inches), plus good margins with 2 folds as issued.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Robert Morden. Robert Morden (c. 1650 – 1703) was an English bookseller, publisher, and maker of maps and globes. He was among the first successful commercial map makers. Between about 1675 and his death in 1703, he was based under the sign of the Atlas at premises in Cornhill and New Cheapside, London. His cartographical output was large and varied. His best-known maps are those of South Wales, North Wales and the English Counties first published in a new edition of Camden's "Britannia" in 1695, and subsequently reissued in 1722, 1753 and 1772. These maps were based on new information from gentlemen of each county, and were newly engraved. Each had a decorated cartouche, and showed numerous place names. Morden also produced in 1701 a series of smaller county maps often known as Miniature Mordens of which this is a good example.
PROVENANCE: Produced for the 1701 publication "The New Description and State of England." The map was re-issued in a number of publications including Magna Britannia et Hibernia through to c.1740. This example includes a compass indicating a date post c.1708.
TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on laid paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Very 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.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
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